Political Quotes

“I am proud to pay tribute today to a dear friend to me and several members of my staff, James L. Jones. Jimmy is a long-time employee of the Senate Superintendent's Office of the Architect of the Capitol, where his friendliness, dedication, and warm personality have become familiar to many of us. On April 26, Jimmy will be retiring from his position with the Superintendent's Office after 31 years of service to the U.S. Senate. He started out working on the grounds and worked his way up to become the Senate garage attendant foreman. For many years, he has headed up the entire Senate parking garage operation. Jimmy Jones is one of those individuals who takes extreme pride in his work and who truly loves the Senate as an institution. He and his capable staff are welcome sights to those who routinely park in the various garages in the Senate office buildings. He is fun to joke around with and he really goes the extra mile to take care of those who use the parking facilities. He is a Maryland native, and his delicious crabcakes have been most appreciated over the years. He never fails to greet us with a joke or humorous story to brighten our day, and his special brand of generosity and humor never fail to uplift our spirits and provide a welcome reprieve from the rigors of Senate business. Jimmy Jones is one of those colorful Senate institutions who will be sorely missed after he retires. His friendliness, cheerfulness, and willingness to accommodate are genuine.”