[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF J.D. HESS

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2022

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize J.D. 
Hess.
  J.D. was first elected in 1990 and has served as Calhoun County 
District 4 Commissioner for 28 years--the longest serving commissioner 
in Calhoun County history. His service was from 1990 through 1998 and 
2002 through 2022. The district includes Blue Mountain, Saks, Weaver, 
Alexandria, Pleasant Valley, Cedar Springs, Wellington, and Webster's 
Chapel.
  J.D. is a lifelong resident of Calhoun County. Before his time as 
Commissioner, he served in the United States Army Reserve and as a 
fireman. He also owned a small business. Some of J.D.'s accomplishments 
in office include the Tag and License Branch Office, Ronnie Carr Park, 
the Camp McClellan Horse Trails, the reopening of Woodland Park in 
Lenlock, and the AgCenter's development. He also had a hand in starting 
community centers across his district including in Saks, Alexandria, 
Webster's Chapel and Weaver as well as numerous road and bridge 
projects.
  J.D. is a founding board member of the Calhoun County Sports Hall of 
Fame. He has supported numerous youth and school programs and projects 
throughout the county. He is a supporter of Jacksonville State 
University and a past Gamecock Club President. J.D. has been involved 
in various community and civic organizations and is an active member of 
First Baptist Church of Saks.
  J.D. plans to spend time with his wife, Debbie, family, and his 
grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing my friend, J.D. Hess, 
and his tireless service for the folks across Calhoun County.

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