[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H11]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to recognize an 
educational keystone in Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District. 
Jones County Junior College is celebrating 100 years of educational 
leadership and excellence since 1911.
  Located in Ellisville, Jones is the largest single-campus 2-year 
college in our State. And it's among the top-ranking community and 
junior colleges in the Nation for enrollment. JCJC boasts diverse and 
competitive programs, including nine academic divisions, four career 
and technical divisions, and awarding-winning athletic teams.
  How does Jones County live up to its motto of ``Inspiring 
Greatness''? During the past 100 years, Jones' outstanding faculty and 
five presidents, including the current president, Dr. Jesse Smith, have 
brought commitment and consistency to this campus. It is not unusual to 
see Dr. Smith visiting casually with students around campus, leading by 
example and investing in student success.
  I salute Dr. Smith, the staff, faculty, alumni, and students of Jones 
County Junior College on more than 100 years of excellence. 
Congratulations on a job well done.
  Go Bobcats.

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