[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 95 (Friday, June 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BILL JONES

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2022

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Mr. Bill Jones, 
the former Executive Director of the Melissa Area Chamber of Commerce. 
Following a distinguished thirty-eight-year career in public service, a 
grateful community thanks Mr. Jones for his leadership and dedication.
  Prior to role with the Melissa Area Chamber of Commerce, Bill served 
for an impressive thirty years as President and Executive Director of 
chambers and economic development organizations in various 
municipalities including those of Grove, Oklahoma; Branson, Missouri; 
Dumas, Texas; Rosenberg-Richmond, Texas; and Bonham, Texas. Bill's 
steadfast leadership generated financial and membership growth in each 
of these organizations enhancing their effectiveness and ability to 
serve members of the community.
  Mr. Jones would go on to enjoy a brief two-year retirement in Bonham, 
Texas where he spent his time managing the Fannin County Multi-Purpose 
Complex, a facility which he was instrumental in developing.
  Shortly after moving to Melissa, Texas, on January 6, 2014, Bill 
would come out of retirement to begin his tenure as the Executive 
Director of the Melissa Area Chamber of Commerce. Due to his vast 
knowledge and experience in economic development, he would guide the 
Chamber during a pivotal time of rapid growth.
  Bill Jones is highly esteemed within the community as evidenced by 
his election as the first President of the Trails of Melissa Homeowners 
Association, appointment to the Texas Chamber of Commerce and Business 
Executives, and role as the Community Partner for McKinney Buick GMC.
  Now as he enters retirement, I ask my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Bill Jones for his many 
efforts and his dedication to serving the Melissa business community.

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