[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 43 (Thursday, March 6, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   RECOGNIZING JONES HERITAGE REALTY

 Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, today, I want to recognize Jones 
Heritage Realtors of Pittsburg, KS, as they celebrate 120 years in the 
real estate business.
  Jones Heritage Realtors was founded in 1905 by Frank A. Jones in 
Pittsburg. In 1908, Frank's brother Ernest joined the business, and 
together, they established their family business selling real estate 
and insurance.
  Paul S. Jones joined his father Frank in 1946, and a few years later, 
Frank's daughter Ruth Jones Sherman joined the family business in 1953. 
Ruth was the first female realtor in the city of Pittsburg and worked 
for the agency for 34 years.
  Brian K. Jones, Paul's son, joined the business in 1979 and purchased 
his father's interest in the agency in 1985. Even after transferring 
his share of the company to his son, Paul remained active in the 
management of the family operation for several years.
  As the leader of Jones Heritage Realtors, Brian has served his 
community numerous ways, serving as a member of the local Rotary club, 
Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburg Land Bank Board of 
Trustees, Crawford County Mental Health Board, Community Health Center 
of Southeast Kansas, Family and Children Together, Explore Crawford 
County, and the Pittsburg Board of Realtors.
  He is active in the National Association of Realtors and served as 
its director and region 9 vice president in 2015. As a member of the 
Kansas Association of Realtors, Brian served as the 2010 president, the 
chairman of Real Estate Business Resources, the Associations for Profit 
Company, and is on the board of directors and executive committee. 
Brian was also awarded the 2002 Kansas Realtor of the Year and 2013 
Distinguished Service Award.
  Brian has invested his time and resources into his community, and 
individuals in Pittsburg have expressed their gratitude for Brian and 
Jones Heritage Realtors. Blake Benson, the Pittsburg Area Chamber of 
Commerce President said, ``Jones Heritage Realtors is among Kansas' 
most notable corporate citizens. From its beginning in 1905 through 
today, the company has always prioritized community involvement among 
its brokers and realtors and our region has benefitted greatly from 
their support. We look forward to continuing this relationship well 
into the future.''
  Kim Froman, city of Pittsburg Director of Community Development and 
Housing, said, ``Brian's extensive knowledge and experience with real 
estate has made him an ideal advocate for housing initiatives within 
the City of Pittsburg. He dedicated nine years of service to the 
Pittsburg Land Bank Board of Trustees, including three years as 
chairperson, while also holding multiple other positions on community 
boards. All of this combined experience has greatly impacted the 
housing market and community within the City of Pittsburg, and we look 
forward to continuing to work together in the future.''
  Today, Jones Heritage Realtors is an integral component of the growth 
and economic development of the Pittsburg community. The firm has 
handled numerous commercial, industrial and residential transactions 
and has developed several residential and commercial areas throughout 
the city.
  With 120 years and three generations of knowledge and experience in 
the Pittsburg community, Jones Heritage Realtors has a prominent 
influence in the local real estate industry and will continue their 
legacy of excellence for years to come.
  Congratulations to Brian and his team on this milestone.

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