[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 120 (Monday, July 25, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                      IN HONOR OF MR. RODNEY JONES

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 25, 2016

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service 
of Sanger Police Officer, Mr. Rodney Jones who tragically passed away 
on June 17, 2016.
  Mr. Jones was born in Lompoc, California to Lela and Richard Ira 
Jones. After attending local schools in Clovis, California, Mr. Jones 
completed his education in 1978.
  After being introduced to the law enforcement profession by his 
brother-in-law, Mr. Jones went on to receive his Peace Officer Basic 
Training (POST) certification from the College of the Sequoias in 1996. 
That same year, he began his career with the Sanger Police Department 
as a patrolman. Mr. Jones would go on to serve the department 
diligently in many roles, including Detective, Drug Recognition Expert, 
and Field Training Officer. The Sanger Police Department is left better 
off because of his service.
  In his personal time, Mr. Jones enjoyed spending time with his 
children and grandchildren. As an outdoor enthusiast, Mr. Jones was 
passionate about off-road vehicles, hunting, fishing, and camping, and 
he loved to share those experiences with family and friends. 
Additionally, Mr. Jones was a founder and Vice-President of the Sanger 
Badlands Posse Jeep Club, comprised of fellow police officers, the 
group would organize rock crawling trips.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring the life and achievements of Mr. 
Rodney Jones. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends 
during this difficult time.

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