[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
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                   HONORING SHERIFF CHARLES L. JONES

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable Sheriff, the Honorable Charles L. Jones who is a resident of 
Clarksdale, Mississippi.
  Sheriff Jones was born in Quitman County, Mississippi to Mrs. Georgia 
Jones and has three brothers who are all law enforcement officers.
  Sheriff Jones received his education from Clarksdale High School, 
Coahoma Agricultural High School, Coahoma Community College, and Almeda 
University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal 
Justice.
  Sheriff Jones began his law enforcement career in 1994 with the 
Clarksdale Police Department where he received certification in Basic 
Law Enforcement and moved up in the ranks from patrolman to gang 
officer, investigator, and to the SWAT Team Squad. In 2002 he ended his 
tenure with the Clarksdale Police Department and became a deputy 
sheriff at the Coahoma County Sheriff's Department and was employed 
their until 2004. He became Chief of Police for the Town of Friars 
Point where he was instrumental in reducing crime with the assistance 
of state and federal law enforcement agencies until 2009.
  In 2007 he ran for election to become sheriff of Coahoma County. 
Sheriff Jones challenged the irregularities of that election process 
and in 2009 a special election was ordered by the Governor of 
Mississippi upon the direction of the Mississippi Supreme Court and he 
was elected Sheriff of Coahoma County.
  Throughout his law enforcement career he desired to be the best 
enforcer of the law by taking various seminar classes and making sure 
his staff participates as well. Sheriff Jones has earned numerous 
certificates and awards.
  Sheriff Jones is married to Mrs. Andrea Jones; and they are the proud 
parents of five children.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing an amazing 
law enforcement officer Sheriff Charles Jones for his dedication in 
protecting and serving the citizens of Coahoma County, Mississippi.

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