[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. CURTIS JONES, JR.

 Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate one of 
my constituents, Dr. Curtis Jones, Jr., on being named the 2019 
National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Jones is an outstanding public 
servant, and I am honored to commend him in the Senate today.
  A native of Barnesville, GA, Dr. Jones is the son of a schoolteacher 
and a preacher. Prior to becoming an educator himself, Dr. Jones 
graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served over 
20 years in the Army, retiring as lieutenant colonel. Upon retirement 
from the Army, Dr. Jones began his career in education as a JROTC 
instructor before becoming a high school principal, assistant 
superintendent, and later superintendent of Griffin-Spalding County 
Schools.
  Dr. Jones joined his current school district, Bibb County Schools, as 
superintendent in 2015. Under Dr. Jones' leadership, the school 
district has been completely turned around, and the graduation rate has 
increased by more than 20 percent. Dr. Jones has brought the Macon-Bibb 
County community together for a common cause, and it has been a joy to 
see the school district's progress as a result of his leadership and 
service to those students.
  Throughout this entire process, Dr. Jones has repeatedly recognized 
the teachers, principals, and students in his school district for their 
contribution to this award. He has also attributed his success to the 
love and support of his family. Dr. Jones has truly made his State and 
country proud, and I congratulate him and his family on this high 
honor.

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