[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 220 (Monday, December 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF PETER EDWARD JONES

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 28, 2020

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Peter 
Edward Jones who passed away on October 20, 2020. Peter was a husband, 
father, and decorated veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
  Peter was born on January 26, 1926 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to John and 
Madeline Jones. He was one of five children, and was raised in 
Sacramento, California where he graduated in 1943 at Grant Union High 
School. With the onset of World War II, Peter decided to join the Navy 
at 17 years old. He believed that a strong commitment to service was 
his way of showing support for his country.
  During his time in the military, Peter was stationed at the South 
Pacific during the war and served until 1946. From 1950 to 1951, Peter 
served in the Korean War where he joined in the reserves. He was 
honorably discharged and decided to move to Fresno and in 1948, Peter 
married the love of his life, Antoinette Catherine Caglia. They raised 
five children, Gerard, Peter, Janice, Timothy, and Richard. Antoinette 
and Peter were married for 67 happy years until her passing in 2015.
  Peter worked for The Fresno Bee for 57 years and 3 months, served Our 
Lady of Victory Church as a lector for many years and even helped to 
build the covenant to the church. Peter lived for 95 years dedicating 
his life for others, his country, and loving his family.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to join me in celebrating and honoring the life of 
Peter Edward Jones. His love for his country, family, and his strong 
faith was evident. I join his family and friends in honoring his great 
life.

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