[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING MR. WARREN `RHUBARB' JONES

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                         HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2018

  Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. 
Warren `Rhubarb' Jones of Tallapoosa, Georgia, who passed away on April 
2, 2017.
  Rhubarb's love of music and strong work ethic led him to become one 
of the most talented and decorated radio personalities in the State of 
Georgia. In his 48 years as a disc jockey--23 of them in the Atlanta 
market--he earned many well-deserved accolades, including 1983 CMA and 
ACM DJ of the Year, 1987 Large Market CMA DJ of the Year, 1991 Atlanta 
Country Music Hall of Fame, and 2001 Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of 
Fame.
  He was one of the founding members of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame, 
contributing greatly to their organization. He was inducted into their 
inaugural class in 2007. At the time of his death, he was the longest-
running morning radio personality in the Atlanta radio market. For the 
last couple years, he hosted middays on Great Classics 98.9 in West 
Georgia.
  In 2008, Rhubarb joined the Kennesaw State University family as 
Senior Director of Special Projects in the Office of Development and 
Distinguished Lecturer in the Department of Communication. He was one 
of the most popular professors among their communications students and 
a passionate supporter of the school, even helping launch their 
football program.
  Rhubarb was passionate about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and 
helped start the March Across Georgia in 1990. During the month of June 
every year, he would make stops all over the state of Georgia, 
collecting pennies everywhere he went. Over 18 years ago, he began 
running a celebrity golf tournament to advocate and raise money for 
their research. Through his efforts, he helped to raise over $3.5 
trillion.
  On behalf of Georgia's 11th Congressional District and the United 
States House of Representatives, I offer my heartfelt condolences to 
Mrs. Donna Jones and their daughters, Presley and Callie. Mr. Jones 
will be fondly remembered by all of Georgia for his strong dedication 
to his community and his kind spirit. He is greatly missed.

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