[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E118]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF RODNEY JONES

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2016

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Rodney Jones of 
the Fontana Police Department for his 35 years of service to the Inland 
Empire.
  Chief Jones began his career as a public safety official in 1981 and 
has since served in various capacities to lead police activity in the 
City of Fontana where his work throughout the years has earned him 
praise from both his peers and residents of the community. Chief Jones' 
leadership has also garnered him numerous commendations from national, 
state, and local police organizations for his outstanding service. All 
of these accolades highlight his extraordinary commitment to public 
safety, which has greatly benefited the people of our region.
  Chief Jones' distinguished career in law enforcement is further 
bolstered by his role as head of the Fontana Police Department. 
Throughout his tenure as Chief of Police, he administered many reforms 
that have enhanced public safety in the region. His accomplishments 
include overseeing a $12 million expansion of Fontana's police 
headquarters and implementing modern police procedures to improve 
operations in the area.
  On Friday, February 5th, Chief Jones will retire from the Fontana 
Police Department. He will be missed by the community. I thank him for 
his contributions to our region and wish him the best in his future 
endeavors.
  For his many contributions to the Fontana Police Department and other 
achievements, I would like to recognize Chief Rodney Jones.

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