[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E8]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE JOHN WILLIAM JACKSON FUND

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2008

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
constituents, the Jackson family, founders of the John William Jackson 
Fund.
  Boise resident Bill Jackson established the John William Jackson fund 
seven years ago in honor of his son, John, who died in a rock climbing 
accident in Central Asia. John William Jackson was known as a free-
spirited individual who was passionate about academics, performing arts 
and outdoor sports. He challenged both himself and those around him to 
believe in themselves. He pushed them to excel at all that they did and 
to reach for the stars.
  In providing scholarships and activities through the Fund, Bill 
Jackson has honored his son's memory by continuing to encourage young 
people to be successful individuals who can make great things happen. 
Jackson received the nickname ``Action'' Jackson during his service in 
Vietnam, and he continues to live up to that nickname through his work 
with the Fund.
  The Jackson Fund has supported youth rock-climbing programs at the 
YMCA. It has provided new musical instruments to Kuna Middle School, 
and it has given scholarships to needy students to attend a Boise State 
University music camp. Just as John Jackson made other people believe 
in their dreams, the Jackson Fund is giving them the assistance and 
support to make those dreams a reality.
  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the achievements and 
contributions of the John William Jackson Fund and am honored to 
represent the Jackson family in Congress. Across America, our 
constituents are donating their time and energy to make a difference in 
people's lives, and I appreciate the opportunity to highlight one 
family in my state that is doing just that.

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