[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
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                        HONORING FRED JONES, JR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 28, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Fred Jones, Jr.
  From a little boy, Mr. Jones wanted to serve his country. At the age 
of 18, after graduating from school, Mr. Jones enlisted in the United 
States Air Force. He served in the 2nd Airborne Command and Control 
Squadron in several capacities, retiring at the rank of MSgt after 21 
years. Mr. Jones continued serving his country for an additional 30 
years, in the Federal Government with the Internal Revenue Service.
  Mr. Jones worked tirelessly in his community as a barber, donating 
haircuts to neighborhood kids in need.
  A native of Sharkey County, Mr. Jones is an active member of 
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where he served as Deacon. Mr. 
Jones and his wife of 59 years, Clementine Jones, are the proud parents 
of 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Fred 
Jones, Jr. for his tireless dedication.

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