[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3549-3550]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF JUDGE LARRY A. JONES, SR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Judge 
Larry A. Jones, Sr., who was recently sworn-in to serve as Judge with 
the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District, where he will 
hear cases on appeal in Cuyahoga County.
  Judge Jones, a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, has a 
multifaceted and rich history of public service, which began at 
Glenville High School, where he was elected President of the Student 
Council. Following High School, Judge Jones realized the importance of 
a solid educational foundation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree 
from Wooster College, then went on to earn a Juris Doctorate degree 
from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
  Judge Jones served as the Assistant County Prosecutor for Cuyahoga 
County from 1978 to 1981, when he was elected to the Cleveland City 
Council, where he represented the residents of Ward 10 for five years. 
In 1987, Judge Jones was elected Judge of the Cleveland Municipal 
Court, and was re-elected every six years thereafter. Throughout his 
tenure, Judge Jones created an atmosphere of teamwork among the judges, 
uniting to develop programs to pave the way for offenders to renew 
their lives, thereby reducing recidivism. In 1998, Judge Jones was 
selected by judicial leaders to preside as the Judge for the Greater 
Cleveland Drug Court, a multi-tiered program involving city and county 
agencies that focuses on drug offenders in two main ways: 
Accountability and treatment resources. This vital program continues to 
turn lives around and provides hope for individuals and families caught 
in the devastating web of drug abuse, providing them with the tools to 
break free and reclaim their lives.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in celebrating the work 
of Judge Larry A. Jones, Sr. as he begins his service as Judge with the 
Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District. His unwavering 
dedication,

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professionalism, integrity and sense of compassion will continue to 
empower, uplift and strengthen the lives of every person who may find 
herself or himself seated before him. His tenure as the Judge of the 
Greater Cleveland Drug Court has made an immeasurable impact on the 
lives of countless individuals throughout our community, and he will 
continue to do so as Judge with the Eighth Appellate District of Ohio.

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