Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Gary Jones of Muhlenberg County on his extraordinary tenure as the director of the Muhlenberg Alliance for Progress. Gary will be retiring at the end of the month after 8 years of leadership with the Alliance for Progress where he has aggressively prioritized economic development in Western Kentucky. In this role, he has worked tirelessly to attract jobs to Muhlenberg County and empower job creators in the region. A fellow graduate of my alma mater of Western Kentucky University, his 46-year career has spanned across roles in education, the coal industry, local government, and the Federal Government. These diverse work experiences have made him keenly aware of the economic deeds facing rural communities. His ability to develop relationships with community and industry leaders has also been instrumental to his job-attraction efforts. Mr. Speaker, I thank Gary for his sincere efforts to improve economic development and wish him nothing but the best in a well-deserved retirement. Kentucky's Economic Failures and Lockdowns”