[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 102]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                HONORING UNION COUNTY SHERIFF KEN JONES

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to recognize 
Sheriff Ken Jones of Union County for his continued dedication and 
service to the community. I congratulate him on the 2003 Director's 
Award from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for his exemplary job in 
drug and violence prevention.
  To the people of Union County and the rest of our state, Sheriff 
Jones is known as a truly selfless public servant. His experience in 
law enforcement spans more than 20 years as a deputy sheriff, Arkansas 
Highway Patrolman, Director of the 13th Judicial Drug Task Force, and 
now sheriff. His energy and dedication have earned him numerous 
accolades and honors in the past and ensure his continued success in 
the noble fight against crime.
  Throughout his career, he has truly personified the mission of the 
Union County Sheriff's Department to ``protect the lives and property 
of all Union County citizens and serve in the most courteous and 
professional manner possible.'' In doing so, he has continued to 
develop and implement many new changes in the sheriff's office, 
including the modernization of the Sheriff's Office. These efforts have 
allowed him to better serve the people of Union County and to keep his 
commitment to keep our communities, schools and families safer for us 
and our loved ones.
  Sheriff Jones has distinguished himself through a sustained 
commitment to his community. His character is an example of the values 
we, as parents, teachers, community members, and legislators, hope to 
instill in our next generation.
  Mr. Speaker, I again extend my sincerest congratulations to Sheriff 
Jones on this distinguished award. I am honored to serve as his 
Representative in the United States Congress.

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