On the recordSeptember 24, 2024
I also rise today to honor the life of Dottie Jones, and what an incredible life it was. She lived 103 years, and she lived with passion and determination. A loving mother of four children and a lifelong friend, she peacefully passed away at 103 years of age. When Dottie was 21 years of age, she saw the attack on Pearl Harbor. A year later, in 1942, she enlisted in the United States Navy to serve our country. She was among the first of women to join the United States Navy and served during World War II with distinction and honor, where only 350,000 females served in the United States military during World War II. She was a groundbreaker in so many different ways, breaking the glass ceiling, knowing that women could do these jobs and serve their country with distinction and honor and make a difference, and what a difference she made. Throughout her life, she contributed to our community in so many different ways. The legacy of her strength, her love, and resilience will live in the hearts of her family and all of those who knew her and had the privilege of being a part of her life. Ms. Jones, my friend, will be deeply missed, and I thank her for a job well done. ____________________
