[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 183 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING RON JACKSON FOR RECEIVING THE FRANCISCA IRWIN AWARD FOR 
                           COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 19, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ron Jackson for 
receiving the Francisca Irwin Award for Community Service from the 
Essex Community Fund.
  For decades, Ron Jackson has selflessly served the North Country. Mr. 
Jackson has lived in Essex all his life, joining the local fire company 
at 16 before studying engineering at SUNY-Maritime and serving with the 
Merchant Marines. As town Supervisor for 10 years, Mr. Jackson worked 
to upgrade the community sewer and water systems and helped gather 
funds for Beggs Park. A pillar of the local EMS and fire units, he 
helped to both design and build the fire house. Following the events of 
9/11, he even led an ambulance crew to New York City to offer 
assistance. Mr. Jackson remains a devoted community leader today and 
currently serves on the town board.
  The Francisca Irwin Award for Community Service is named for 
``Frisky'' Paine Irwin, who was a devoted advocate for the Adirondack 
community. Based on Mr. Jackson's decades of tireless service, he is 
undoubtedly deserving of this recognition. On behalf of New York's 21st 
Congressional District, I thank Mr. Jackson for his service to the 
North Country and congratulate him on receiving this award.

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