[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24117]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         THANKING MRS. ETHEL JONES FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of her retirement in December 
2004, we rise to thank Mrs. Ethel Jones for 26 years of outstanding 
service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Ethel began her career at the House in March 1978 working with the 
House Restaurants System through the Architect of the Capitol. In 1987, 
Ethel joined the House of Representatives Child Care Center as one of 
the original staff members. Ethel has served as a caregiver at the 
child care center since that time. Some say Ethel, herself, is an 
institution within the HRCCC organization. Ethel has touched the lives 
of so many children and their families. She takes great joy in keeping 
in contact with her former children, often receiving photos and letters 
from grateful families years after their departure from HRCCC. Ethel 
has served as an invaluable resource for many young parents 
encountering the challenges of parenthood for the first time, and she 
has consistently displayed warmth and concern as she has shared her 
expertise.
  Ethel has displayed great passion for her work and dedicated herself 
to ensuring that the needs of the children and families are met to the 
greatest possible satisfaction.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Ethel for her many years of dedication and outstanding contributions to 
the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish Ethel many wonderful years 
in fulfilling her retirement dreams.

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