[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 99 (Thursday, June 13, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING EDDIE JONES, II

  (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Madam Speaker, today I pay tribute to the life 
and legacy of a selfless community servant, Eddie Jones, II, who passed 
away last week at the much-too-soon age of 69.
  Eddie was truly remarkable and exemplified the best in us. He was a 
steady hand for anyone who needed it and a sturdy presence who 
dedicated himself to being a good steward of our Chicagoland community.
  Born in Arkansas to Eddie and Rosie Jones, Eddie grew up in Chicago's 
Bronzeville neighborhood, graduating from Wendell Phillips High School 
and Western Illinois University before embarking on a 30-year career 
with IBM and All Points Security.
  Eddie was chairman of the Iota Delta Lambda Educational Foundation, 
the March of Dimes, and served as the president of the Chicago Urban 
League Metro Board. He was a proud brother of Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity and made sure we all knew it. He was even prouder to be a 
grandfather and a father.
  I am thankful to have called Eddie my friend, and I am comforted and 
inspired by the fact that his life and legacy endure in the memory, 
smiles, and service of others.
  On behalf of a thankful Second Congressional District I say: We will 
miss you, Eddie. Thank you for a life well lived.

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