[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 181 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1529-E1530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING COL. CHARLIE JONES ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. BRADLEY BYRNE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2018

  Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a true public 
servant, Colonel Charles ``Charlie'' Jones, on his retirement as Chief 
Deputy of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). Throughout his 
career, Col. Jones displayed a deep devotion to Baldwin County and 
exceptional leadership. He has had an immeasurable impact on the lives 
of countless members of our community.
  Col. Jones began his career in uniform in 1980 as a volunteer for the 
Fairhope Police Department. This attitude of selfless service has been 
the theme of his entire career as a first responder in Southwest 
Alabama. In 1981, Col. Jones became a patrol officer with the Fairhope 
Police, and then in 1983 he transitioned to the Baldwin County 
Sheriff's Office.
  In the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Col. Jones proved himself as 
an outstanding officer in the Narcotics Division, quickly working his 
way up the ranks to be a Lieutenant in the Narcotics Division by 1991. 
Just seven years later, he was promoted once again to Captain in the 
Patrol Division, as well as the commander of the ERT (SWAT) teams. 
Since 2007, Col. Jones has served as the Chief Deputy, a testament to 
his leadership and incredible ability as a law enforcement officer.
  Col. Jones has worked under three sheriffs of Baldwin County 
throughout his career and has received several awards and 
acknowledgements throughout his tenure with the BCSO. He was awarded 
Best Participant and the Officer Survival Training Award at the South 
West Alabama Police Academy; Officer of the Year by the Perdido Bay 
Optimist Club; and recognized twice by U.S. Customs Service for 
Outstanding Contributions to their operations. Perhaps chief among his 
accomplishments is that he organized the most progressive and longest 
serving Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force in Southwest Alabama.
  He also serves on the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area 
Initiative Board of Directors, the 911 Board, is a member of the 
National Sheriffs Association and the Alabama Narcotics Association, 
and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Spanish Fort 
Fire Rescue.
  As he enters the next chapter of his life, I wish Charlie, his wife 
Debbie, children and grandchildren all the best as they get to enjoy 
more time with each other. I know that in this

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new chapter, Col. Jones will continue to serve the public in every way 
he can through his tireless efforts to make our community a safer, 
stronger, and overall better place to be.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the incredible service of 
Col. Charlie Jones as he leaves a legacy of 38 years to a grateful 
community. It is difficult to express our gratitude in mere words, but 
on behalf of Alabama's First Congressional District and the United 
States House of Representatives, we simply say: thank you.

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