[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26120]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            W.C. `DUB' JONES

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 28, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, today I come to remember W.C. 
``Dub'' Jones of Port Arthur, Texas. Jones passed away on September 14, 
2009 at the age of 69 after his fight against cancer. He was born in 
Bradley, Arkansas on June 20, 1940 to the late Tillman and Hattie 
Jones.
  Jones moved to Port Arthur at a young age and later attended the 
local school. He began working in the late 1950's on inshore waterways 
of the Gulf Coast and then as a seaman serving abroad U.S. flagged 
cargo vessels. After spending several years out at sea, he went to work 
as a longshoreman in Port Arthur. Due to his continuous hard work, he 
rose to positions of greater influence and eventually became the 
Commissioner of the Port of Port Arthur in 2002.
  He was known for his strong leadership and involvement with the local 
maritime industry and Port of Port Arthur. Jones was a member of the 
International Longshoreman's Association Local No. 25 for 30 years. He 
served as president for 12 of those years. In 2001, Jones retired after 
years of service.
  Jones was a great asset to the local union and the port. He was well 
admired for his work ethics and continued support. W.C. Jones leaves 
behind his wife of forty-nine years, Uvonne Jones and his son Tyrone 
Jones.
  On behalf of the second congressional district of Texas, We will 
truly miss W.C. Jones. He has touched the lives of many and will be 
remembered for his service to Port Arthur, Texas.

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