[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7893]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING SAM JONES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from Indiana (Ms. Carson) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, ``From within or from behind, a 
light shines through us on things, and makes us aware that we are 
nothing, but the light is all.'' Ralph Waldo Emerson.
  A fitting tribute of behalf of Mr. Sam Jones on the occasion of his 
home going celebration, preceded first by a few days his 74th birthday.
  In Indianapolis, Indiana this week, Madam Speaker, citizens of all 
walks of life, political, religious and philosophical persuasion, 
persons who represent every person and race imaginable, will celebrate 
the life of Mr. Sam Jones on the occasion of his home going, and 36-
year reign at CEO and president of the Indianapolis Urban League. He 
dedicated his life to God, family, and community. He was the dean of 
the Urban League chapters throughout the Nation. He is inducted into 
the courageous Hall of Champions and is celebrated for his unparalleled 
moral persuasion in promoting solidarity among all peoples for the 
common good.
  History offers few examples of leaders who were gentlemen and genteel 
men all the while. There were many who will say so much about Mr. 
Jones's contributions to so many on behalf of so many.
  But in summary, Madam Speaker, he lived not because but for a cause. 
In his unassuming manner, he followed the instruction of a wise man 
many years ago: ``Let your light so shine by your good works on Earth 
that it will be magnified on high.''
  He will be missed by all. He challenged us to find a cure for 
leukemia. We can, if we will. We cannot afford not to. My love and 
appreciation and admiration is extended to the Jones family and 
especially to a very special wife, Pree, and an extraordinary family.

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