User:LizArchive/Bob Jones

Bob Jones is an American Politician currently serving as a Senator from the Commonwealth of Superior,, He also previously served as Governor of the Commonwealth of Superior, a Representative from Superior's first district, NOAA director, and Superior Auditor General.

Personal Life
Bob Jones was born on January 17th, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to his parents Susan and Steve Jones. After living in Fort Wayne for 2 years, Bob and his family moved to Maumee, Ohio. Eventually, after another 2 years, Bob's family settled down in the small suburban town of Whitehouse, Ohio, just outside of Toledo. Bob's family was rather wealthy as his father was a founder of Pan American Airlines (PANAM). During Bob's childhood, he was the oldest of 6 children. He also had 15 cousins during his childhood, however one was killed during WW2 attempting to capture a German pillbox in Italy. Bob attended the Whitehouse Local School District his entire life and graduated in the Class of 1958. Bob has attended multiple colleges having a master's degree in atmospheric, oceanic, and space weather, and received a bachelor's degree in law. After graduation, Bob joined the navy in 1962, serving on multiple navy vessels and retiring at the rank of Captain. Upon his retirement, Bob met his wife, Lynda, and quickly married in 1971. Bob and Lynda eventually became the parents of 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls. Between 1970 and 1984, Bob worked at many different news stations across the Great Lakes region. When 1984 came around, Bob decided to join the House of Representatives. Between 1984 and 1990, Bob served the people of Superior's 1st District, however his service as a Representative was somewhat controversial. In 1990, Bob ran for Senate, however barely lost the election. In 1991, upon the resignation to Governor Tyrell, Bob assumed the duties of the Governorship. Over the past few years as Governor, Bob has focused on rebuilding Superior's aging infrastructure, rebuilding the economy, creating new mass transit options, and focusing on a slow transition to more renewable energy sources. Bob also is serving as the NOAA director since 1992. After being term-limited as Governor, Bob was elected a Representative of Superior's 6th District, defeating the incumbent, and briefly served the position before being appointed by Governor Kennedy as a Senator from Superior's Senate Class I seat after the resignation of Senator Clark Sr. Bob has served as a Senator since 2001.