Political Quotes

“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. ____________________”