[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO HENRY LEE JONES

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2019

  Ms. MOORE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a man of faith, 
Henry Lee Jones. He was a husband, father, grandfather and entrepreneur 
from the Fourth Congressional District of Wisconsin. Henry Lee Jones 
was born on July 19, 1943 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the union of 
Elloyd and Rohdana Jones and passed away on February 18, 2019.
  Mr. Jones moved to Milwaukee in his late teens and was employed by A. 
O. Smith as a welder for 12 years. In 1975, Henry and Bobbie's Bungalow 
was established on the corners of 14th Street and Keefe Avenue in 
Milwaukee. The restaurant featured specialties such as a variety of 
soul food, BBQ seafood and scrumptious desserts. The Bungalow's 
signature dessert is peach cobbler.
  The Bungalow Restaurant provided catering services to many 
individuals in the community, as well as businesses and organizations. 
One of the most famous organizations he catered to was the Green Bay 
Packer franchise. In fact, as quoted in the Shepherd Express Newspaper, 
``The authenticity of Bungalow's Southern-styled menu heavy on pork, 
chicken, beef and fish has even captured the attention of the Green Bay 
Packers. Members of the Green & Gold have had Bungalow employees truck 
their soulful grub to Green Bay for many years now. Whether ordered 
from Lambeau Field or the Bungalow's cozy brick building, options 
abound. You'll find relatively rare dishes such as oxtails and smoked 
ham hocks in addition to more common fare like fried chicken, steak and 
catfish. And though the Bungalow staff takes pride in making healthy 
meat and sides, including yams, turnip greens and okra, one can still 
order ``gravy, gravy and more gravy.'' Even if you don't spot a Packer 
on a day you visit this establishment, you can still enjoy the many 
autographed photos on the walls.
  As a successful entrepreneur, he was inspired to expand his business 
to other locations across the city of Milwaukee and Kenosha. He was 
never a complainer but rather a doer. Mr. Jones' children share his 
passion and continue to carry on his legacy and business.
  He married Bobbie Jones on July 29, 1967 and their union was blessed 
with 5 sons: Henry, Jr., Milton, Rodney, Demetrius and Lavial. Henry 
was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves many family and friends 
to cherish his memory including his wife Bobbie Jones and Children: 
Mitch Malone, Richard Jones, Henry Jones Jr., Milton Jones. Demetrius 
(Nichole) Jones and Lavial Jones; Siblings: Dorothy (John) Williams, 
Delores Tools, Elloyd (Parline) Jones, Yvonne Jones; Grandchildren: 
Latoya (Emmanuel) Amoah, Deaquann Forrest, Vegas Jones, Naytosha Jones, 
Xavier Jones, Corey Malone, Britany Malone, Marcus Malone and Cortez 
Malone; 6 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other 
relatives.
  Henry had a significant impact on the community who not only enjoyed 
his cooking but his loving and joking spirit as well. He was a pillar 
of the community, the patriarch of his family. I have known Mr. Jones 
for over 30 years, well before I began my legislative career and he was 
my friend. He has made a positive impact on Milwaukee and it is truly 
an honor for me to pay homage to someone who has contributed so much to 
Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin.
  Madam Speaker, for these reasons I rise to pay tribute to a man whose 
legacy will continue to benefit the Fourth Congressional District.

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