[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MS. PATRICIA MARIE JONES

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life 
and invaluable service of Ms. Patricia Jones, who passed away August 5, 
2016.
  Patricia Marie Jones was born on September 3, 1944 in Vallejo, 
California to Booker T. and Mildred Jones. At a young age the family 
relocated back to its homeland of Heidelberg, Mississippi where 
Patricia graduated from Southside High School at the top of her class.
  After her high school graduation, Patricia moved back to the Bay Area 
and enrolled at Vallejo Junior college. Patricia earned her Associates 
Degree. Understanding the power of education, Patricia transferred to 
San Francisco State University where she would earn her Bachelor's 
Degree two years later in Journalism. She then enrolled into University 
of California, Berkeley and in 1973 earned her Master's Degree in City 
Planning.
  Patricia had a distinguished career in public service that included 
local, state and federal service. She served in the city of Richmond as 
the city planner, the assistant to the City Manager for External 
Affairs and Assistant Director of Housing Development. She also served 
as a Board member of the East Bay Community Foundation. Most recently 
Patricia served as Assistant Executive Director of the Association of 
Bay Area Governments, a regional planning agency representing nine 
counties in the Bay Area.
  Patricia was committed to excellence known for her work ethic, 
integrity, creativity and fierce determination. She excelled at 
everything she did.
  Patricia was also a world traveler and over the years had visited 
Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and Cuba. She lived a full life and 
inspired all those around her to do the same.
  But no matter her accomplishments, Patricia always put family first; 
she always made time for them no matter the time of day or size of the 
problem. She leaves to honor her memory, brothers Terry and Kenneth 
Jones, along with her many nieces and nephews.
  Today, California's 13th Congressional District remembers the 
extraordinary life of Ms. Patricia Jones. Her contributions have truly 
impacted countless lives throughout the Bay Area. I join her loved ones 
in celebrating her incredible life and offer my most sincere 
condolences.

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