[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15907]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. JEROME E. JACKSON

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Dr. 
Jerome Jackson, professor of Criminology at California State 
University, Fresno. Dr. Jackson has had a remarkable career, spanning 
over 30 years. He is a renowned criminologist, author and lecturer 
known for his work for various civil rights causes.
  Dr. Jerome Jackson was born in Texas before relocating to California. 
He earned his Bachelors in Arts in Political Science from Southern 
University in Baton Rouge Louisiana, a Master's in Public 
Administration from Texas Southern University and a Doctor of 
Philosophy in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. 
Currently, Dr. Jackson is the first and only African American born in 
the state of Texas to graduate from the distinguished Ph.D. program at 
Sam Houston State University. He also holds a Masters in Theological 
Studies and Doctorate in Theological Studies from the Faith Seminary in 
Tacoma, Washington.
  Currently, Dr. Jackson is a tenured Full Professor of Criminology at 
California State University, Fresno. During his tenure at Fresno State 
he took on a number of roles. This includes serving as the president of 
the Black Faculty and Staff Association and chairing the Martin Luther 
King Monument Statute Committee, helping to raise over $75,000.00. His 
work has been well recognized and he has received a number of honors 
throughout his career. This includes the Provost's Award for Excellence 
in Teaching in 1998. His outstanding work has also been recognized by 
the cities of Fresno and Clovis.
  Mr. Speaker, it with great pleasure that I ask you to join me in 
celebrating the career of Dr. Jerome E. Jackson. I wish Dr. Jackson and 
his family continued success and happiness going forward.
  

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