[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1277]
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                         TRIBUTE TO JON PARSONS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Jon Parsons of Atlantic, Iowa, on his recent retirement as 
a Lieutenant with the Atlantic Police Department after 30 years of 
service. Jon began his career with the Oskaloosa, Iowa Police 
Department and moved to Atlantic in 1987.
  Jon is originally from Audubon, Iowa and knew while attending high 
school he wanted to be in law enforcement. After high school, Jon 
Parsons enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the military police. He 
served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves from 1980 to 1999, 
serving valiantly with the troops of the Desert Storm operation. Jon's 
military experience helped him plan his future in civilian law 
enforcement. His favorite part of law enforcement is ``to serve and to 
protect.'' Jon said he will definitely miss the people he has worked 
with, but he is looking forward to a new career.
  Mr. Speaker, Jon Parsons made a difference by helping and serving 
others. It is with great honor that I recognize him today. I know that 
my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives join me in honoring 
his accomplishments. I thank him for his service to the City of 
Atlantic, Iowa, and to our nation. We gratefully wish him all the best 
in the future.

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