[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15797]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MIKE JACOBS

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I wish to honor Mike Jacobs, who 
will retire as the Johnson County judge after more than two decades of 
public service to the citizens of Arkansas in this elected position.
  As Johnson County judge, Mike was a constant advocate for services, 
programs, and improvements for Johnson County residents. He worked to 
secure funding to provide a safe source of drinking water for citizens 
in county, preserving funding for rural schools and protect rural 
firefighters. After a tornado devastated Johnson County in 2011, Mike 
fought to ensure FEMA would allow citizens to receive Federal disaster 
assistance.
  Mike's passion for public service extends beyond the borders of 
Johnson County. As the president of board of directors for the 
Association of Arkansas Counties for more than 15 years, Mike has 
shared his efforts, experiences, and examples of success with others. 
He is a visionary for the State and the Nation as he also serves on the 
board of directors of the National Association of Counties.
  I congratulate Mike for his commitment to public service. We are all 
grateful for his years of service and leadership to Arkansas. I am 
grateful to be able to call Mike a friend. While he is stepping down as 
county judge, Mike will continue public service in another capacity. We 
will be able to rely on his advice and his experience as he serves as 
justice of the peace.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Johnson County judge Mike 
Jacobs on his retirement. I wish him continued success in his future 
endeavors.

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