[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15623]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BRIDGETTE BEATTY JONES

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2017

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Bridgette 
Beatty Jones, former District Office Manager of Mississippi's 
``Fighting 4th'' Congressional District.
  I am blessed with a team of professionals who hit the ground running 
when I first came to Congress in 2011. The transition to a new office 
could have been overwhelming but for the energy and leadership of 
Bridgette Jones leading the way for my team in the district.
  One important aspect of Bridgette's work was planning and executing 
public events, such as the Congressional Art Competition, our Salute to 
the Military, our Youth Leadership Summit, and our Military Service 
Academy Day. Today, on the occasion of our annual Academy Day, I salute 
Bridgette in appreciation for her passionate leadership of this event.
  Like the nominees and academy cadets Bridgette worked with over the 
years, she too represents the qualities of an excellent academy 
candidate. In addition to her sharp, professional, albeit pint-sized, 
appearance, Bridgette possesses amazing intelligence, a devotion to 
serving her community, a powerful work ethic, seemingly endless 
athleticism--especially on the tennis court--and a noble character.
  On my staff, she best understood the process of Academy Day, from 
coordinating with academy representatives and service members, schools, 
and families involved in the event, right down to the smallest detail. 
Bridgette's contagious enthusiasm was greatly appreciated, as she 
facilitated the work of the selection board and the cadet nominees who 
would come to represent our district at the academies.
  For these reasons, and so many more, I am proud and grateful for the 
opportunity to honor Bridgette Jones, my friend and former District 
Office Manager on the House floor today. I wish her and her husband, 
Bud Jones, as well as their children, Paige and A.J., all the best for 
the future, and thank her for her service to South Mississippi. 
Bridgette will always be a member of Team Palazzo.

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