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2020 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY REPRESENTATIVE COX
A RESOLUTION
To commend Carl Jones on the occasion of his retirement after forty-five years of service
in the military and law enforcement.
WHEREAS, Carl Jones, son of Wiley and Mary Alice Jones, was raised in
Coushatta, Louisiana; he earned his diploma from Coushatta High School and a bachelor's
degree in criminal justice from California Coast University; and
WHEREAS, from April 1975 until July 1995, Jones served in the United States
Marine Corps; during his military service he was stationed in camps across the globe,
including Okinawa, Japan; the Phillippines; the Persian Gulf; and Hong Kong; his capable
leadership earned him the rank of Gunnery Sergeant during his time in the US Marine Corps;
and
WHEREAS, Gunnery Sergeant Jones's combat experience includes tours during
Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Southern Watch; he also
has been the recipient of many awards, including a combat action ribbon, the Kuwait
Liberation Medal, and numerous unit commendations and good conduct medals; and
WHEREAS, after being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1995,
Gunnery Sergeant Jones continued to serve his fellow Americans by becoming a patrol
officer with the California State University, Long Beach Police Department; most recently,
he served the California State University, Fullerton Police Department where he achieved
the rank of Captain; and
WHEREAS, it is without question that Carl Jones is a genuine servant of the people,
and his commitment to the protection of the United States of America and its people is most
deserving of recognition.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend former United States Marine Corps Gunnery
Sergeant and Fullerton Police Department Captain Carl Jones on the occasion of his
retirement; does hereby express the most genuine appreciation for Carl Jones's relentless
dedication to ensuring the safety of his country and his fellow Americans; and does hereby
extend sincere wishes for continued good health and prosperity for Carl Jones as he begins
a new journey in retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Carl
Jones.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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