[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1378-E1379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           JOHN ARTHUR JONES

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                           HON. KATHY CASTOR

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
an extraordinary leader and hero of the Tampa Bay community, Mr. John 
Arthur Jones. Mr. Jones had a distinguished career and has spent a 
lifetime serving this country with honor and valor. Today we salute his 
many contributions to our community.
   John Arthur Jones was born in 1921 in San Antonio, Florida. During 
World War II, he served with distinction in the European Theater under 
the command of General Patton's 3rd Army and received a Bronze Star for 
his contributions in the Battle of Metz, France. The men of the 95th 
Infantry became known as the ``Iron Men of Metz'' for their capture and 
defense of the castle and river crossing in the city of Metz against 
several German SS Armored and Infantry Divisions. Mr. Jones finished 
his military career through the reserves and attained the rank of 
Lieutenant Colonel. He married Sally Johnson in 1949 and the couple 
enjoyed 64 happy years together. They also have four children Matthew, 
Lisa, Malcolm, and Darby.
   After graduating from the University of Florida, College of Law, Mr. 
Jones began his legal career. In May 1949, Mr. Jones joined the Tampa 
law firm of Knight, Thompson and Turner which under his guidance 
resulted in the formation of Holland and Knight. Throughout his long 
career, Jones earned a national reputation in the field of trusts, 
estates and fiduciary law. Integrity was certainly one of Mr. Jones' 
hallmarks throughout his entire life. He frequently said, ``You can't 
afford not to be honest and not do your best.'' He was one of the first 
recipients of the firm's highest individual accolade for a partner, the 
prestigious Chesterfield Smith Award. The Chesterfield Smith Award is 
given to lawyers who have demonstrated in extraordinary commitment to 
pro bono service. In 2009, he was honored by the firm for his six 
decades of contributions to the field of law.
   On August 12th, 2014, Mr. Jones passed away at the age of 92. He 
will be remembered not only as an attorney and an expert in his field, 
but also as a man who bravely served this country as well as the legal 
profession with courage and dignity. Mr. Speaker, John Arthur Jones was 
a great American. I join the Tampa Bay community in recognizing Mr. 
John Arthur Jones for his lifelong service to the State of Florida, his 
high ethical standards, and his commitment to good causes.

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