[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22317]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING B. TODD JONES

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 2009

  Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate B. Todd 
Jones on his confirmation as the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota.
  For U.S. Attorney Jones, my dear friend, this appointment represents 
the latest record in a life time of proud service to his beloved State 
of Minnesota, and to his country.
  Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1983, 
B. Todd served on active duty for six years in the Marine Corps. He was 
called back to active duty and served with distinction in Operation 
Desert Storm.
  In the private sector, B. Todd has tirelessly worked to uphold equal 
justice under the law. As an attorney with several Minnesota law firms, 
his diligent work on behalf of his clients has earned him broad respect 
in the legal community.
  Also noteworthy are his efforts to promote diversity in the legal 
community so that it may better serve all Americans. To this end, B. 
Todd helped found, and served on the executive board of, Twin Cities 
Diversity in Practice.
  Mr. Jones previously served as the U.S. District Attorney for 
Minnesota from 1998 to 2001. Based on a life steeped in public service, 
I have every confidence that B. Todd Jones will once more serve 
Minnesota and our nation with distinction.
  Madam Speaker, let me again extend my most sincere congratulations to 
my friend and wish him well as he continues his service to our country.

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