[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 44 (Monday, March 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E327]
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    HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S RICHARD W. 
                          ``DICK'' JONES, JR.

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 16, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
a good friend, Mr. Richard W. ``Dick'' Jones, Jr. I am saddened by his 
passing, but fortunate to have experienced his friendship, kind-hearted 
nature, selfless character, and unwavering loyalty.
   Dick was a native Northwest Floridian, born and raised on the 
beautiful Emerald Coast. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 7, 
1930, to Richard W. Jones, Sr. and Agnes Curry Jones. Dick was a 
standout athlete, and, following his high school graduation, he 
attended the University of Florida, where he played on the school's 
varsity tennis team. Dick's passion for both tennis and the Florida 
Gators were constants throughout his life, and he was known as a top 
tennis player in Northwest Florida and an avid Gator fan.
   Dick was also a true patriot, who answered the call of duty and 
served our Nation with honor and distinction as a member of the United 
States Air Force. Following his Air Force service, Dick began a 
successful career in the petroleum industry, while he and his loving 
wife, Sally, raised their two children.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize the life of Dick Jones. As with so many great Americans, 
Dick's impact cannot be truly captured in words. To all those who had 
the pleasure of knowing him, his legacy will forever live on in 
cherished memories, and he will long be remembered as a loving and 
devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. My 
wife Vicki and I extend our prayers and deepest condolences to his 
wife, Sally; son, John R. (Rusty) Jones and wife Becky; son, Richard W. 
(Rick) Jones, III and wife Tonya; four grandchildren, Jessica Jones and 
husband Jonathan, Katherine Ann Jones, Grace Ellen Jones, and Richard 
W. (Will) Jones, IV; one great-grandchild, Mason Jones; brother, Robert 
C. (Bert) Jones and wife Dolores; sister, Dixie Jones Beal and husband 
Burnell; aunt, Mary Ann Curry and her family; dear friends and brother-
in-law, John C. Green and John's daughter, Sherry Herring and family; 
and the entire Jones family.

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