[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 175 (Friday, October 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E944]
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          RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE JON D. SHELTON

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Jonathan Douglas Shelton, who passed away on Sunday, August 
30, in Tupelo, Mississippi, at age 46.
  Jon Shelton was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on May 21, 1974. He was 
raised in Tupelo, graduating from Tupelo High School after standout 
careers in high school football and powerlifting. Jon then attended the 
University of Mississippi, where he continued his studies for his Juris 
Doctorate. During his youth, Jon also served as the executive 
coordinator of Mississippi Young Democrats.
  Following school, Jon moved back to his hometown of Tupelo, where he 
owned and operated a successful law firm for many years. In 2004, the 
Lee County Courier chose Jon as Lee County's ``Best Man.'' and Lee 
County's ``Best Attorney'' four times in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016. 
Outside of his successful career, Jon was an avid BMX bicycle racer, 
winning the Mississippi State Championship and achieving a national 
ranking for many years.
  Through his law firm and his service to his church, East Heights 
Baptist Church, Jon was a caring soul whose proudest moments were 
helping those around him.
  Left to cherish Jon's memory is his mother, Dr. Judy Woods; his 
stepfather, Buck Woods; his brother, Mayor Jason L. Shelton; his 
nephew; and a host of cousins, family, and friends.

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