December 4, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 193 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. BARBARA JONES

  (Mr. WESTERMAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Barbara Jones 
on her retirement from South Arkansas Community College.
  Dr. Jones has served as the President of South Arkansas Community 
College for more than 10 years and has always been dedicated to 
promoting higher education.
  Dr. Jones brought an impressive resume to south Arkansas with a 
background in health science and educational leadership. She has served 
on the American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors as 
well as several other professional educational organizations.
  Prior to Barbara entering the collegiate sphere, she worked as a 
laboratory scientist for 22 years in both hospitals and medical 
facilities. Young people in Arkansas are becoming leaders in their 
schools and communities, and Dr. Jones played a huge role in many of 
their lives.
  Working in higher education can often be a thankless job, but Dr. 
Jones was a tireless force for over a decade. By encouraging students 
in both STEM fields and others, Barbara demonstrated commitment to 
learning skills for a lifelong career.
  Dr. Jones will be greatly missed by the students and alumni of South 
Arkansas Community College.
  We wish her and her family all the best as she retires. It is with 
great pride that I honor Dr. Jones.

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