[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO A.V. JONES, JR.

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 13, 2009

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this time to 
recognize A.V. Jones, Jr. for his dedication to the West Central Texas 
Municipal Water District. A.V. retired last year after 46 years of 
continuous service to the District, which includes the cities of 
Abilene, Albany, Anton, and Breckenridge.
  A.V. Jones, Jr. was born in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1932 and moved 
shortly after to Albany, Texas, where he has lived ever since. After 
graduating from Oklahoma University with a Bachelors of Science in 
Petroleum Geology, A.V. settled in Albany with his wife, Pat. They have 
two children, Patti Holloway of Abilene, Texas and K.C. Jones of 
Albany, Texas.
  A.V. joined the West Central Texas Municipal Water District in 1962. 
During his nearly half-century of service, A.V. served twice as 
President of the District. Under his leadership, the District oversaw 
and completed the construction of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir and its 
pumping system and pipeline that provides water to the District's four 
member cities. A.V. worked to maintain and preserve the Hubbard Creek 
Reservoir as a secure long-term water source for the District by 
exploring and pursuing alternate sources for the cities.
  A successful entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry, A.V. and his 
family founded several oil and gas exploration companies. He is a Vice 
President of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, is on the Board of 
Directors of the American Petroleum Institute, and is a past President 
of the Independent Petroleum Association of America. Moreover, A.V. is 
a former President of the Board of Trustees of the Albany Independent 
School District.
  A.V. brought his spirit of leadership and his knack for success from 
the oil and gas industry to the Water District. As a Director and 
Officer, A.V. had a profound impact on reaching the District's goal of 
providing a safe and reliable source of water through the management of 
existing resources and the pursuit of additional sources of water.
  Many people in West Texas can attribute the running water in their 
homes to the hard work and commitment of A.V. Jones. Those in District 
19, including myself, would like to thank him for a job well-done and 
extend to him our best wishes for his future endeavors.

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