[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 104 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING EDWIN R. JONES, JR.

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, recently, the Collings Lakes Fire 
Department held a parade celebrating 55 years of service and dedicated 
a new fire truck in honor of the late deputy chief, Edwin R. Jones, Jr.
  Ed took on many roles throughout his life, most of them involving him 
giving of himself and of his time without expecting anything but to see 
someone smile.
  Ed began his career as a volunteer firefighter, and when he moved to 
Collings Lakes in Atlantic County, he joined the fire department to 
serve as an engineer. Throughout his 40-year career with the fire 
department, Ed served in many roles, including treasurer, vice 
president, fire commissioner, and he was serving as the deputy chief 
when he passed away in 2017.
  Ed is remembered. He is remembered by his family, his coworkers, and 
his friends for being a selfless, caring presence in our community, and 
his loss is felt by many.
  Ed was a true American hero.

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