[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 186 (Friday, October 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF KENNETH E. JONES

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 30, 2020

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Mr. 
Kenneth E. Jones of Whitley County.
  Next week, on Sunday, November 1, Mr. Jones will celebrate his 100th 
birthday. To Mr. Jones: congratulations on this wonderful occasion. I 
hope his heart is filled with joy knowing he has experienced our 
country's greatest blessings, including the affection of family and 
friends over a long, well-lived life.
  Our Nation owes Mr. Jones a tremendous debt of gratitude for his 
dedicated service to our country in the United States Navy during World 
War II. Serving as a landing craft operator in the South Pacific, his 
sacrifices were critical to the defense of our homeland and ensured 
security and prosperity for millions of people.
  As the oldest veteran in Whitley County, I, and the entirety of 
Congress, send Mr. Jones best wishes as he celebrates this historic 
milestone.
  Mr. Jones' legacy of service is a proud part of our Nation's 
remarkable story. This record is a testament to his commitment to the 
American people and ideals to which our Nation strive.

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