To the people of Union County and the rest of our state, Sheriff Jones is known as a truly selfless public servant. His experience in law enforcement spans more than 20 years as a deputy sheriff, Arkansas Highway Patrolman, Director of the 13th Judicial Drug Task Force, and now sheriff. His energy and dedication have earned him numerous accolades and honors in the past and ensure his continued success in the noble fight against crime. 

Throughout his career, he has truly personified the mission of the Union County Sheriff's Department to ``protect the lives and property of all Union County citizens and serve in the most courteous and professional manner possible.'' In doing so, he has continued to develop and implement many new changes in the sheriff's office, including the modernization of the Sheriff's Office. These efforts have allowed him to better serve the people of Union County and to keep his commitment to keep our communities, schools and families safer for us and our loved ones. 

Sheriff Jones has distinguished himself through a sustained commitment to his community. His character is an example of the values we, as parents, teachers, community members, and legislators, hope to instill in our next generation. 

Mr. Speaker, I again extend my sincerest congratulations to Sheriff Jones on this distinguished award. I am honored to serve as his Representative in the United States Congress.