Jack is now serving his 15th year as US Congressman for Georgia's First District.
During each term Jack has been recognized as the "Taxpayer’s Hero" by Citizens Against Government Waste. He has been named a "Friend of the Farmer" by the Georgia Farm Bureau, "Senior Friendly" by the 60-Plus Association, and a "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Business. In May 1997, Jack became the first Member of Congress to receive the National Rural Water Association’s "Green Key" Award for his commitment to protecting public health, quality of life, and the environment. In January 1998, Jack received the Georgia Peanut Commission’s highest honor, their "Distinguished Service Award."
Born in Bryan,Texas, Jack grew up in Athens, Georgia where he recieved a degree in Economics from the University of Georgia. Prior to serving in Congress, he worked for Palmer & Cay/Carswell, Inc. selling agribusiness and commerical insurance thorughout Southeast Georgia.
Jack lives in Savannah with his wife Libby and their four children, commuting to Washington for legislative business.
Tybee Island enjoyed a white Christmas last month when President Bush approved $6.3 million to help renourish its beaches in the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill supported by Congressman Jack Kingston.
A new Veterans clinic is expected to open in Camden County this spring with a new clinic for Brunswick slated soon afterwards. Congressman Jack Kingston is also working with area veterans Eddie Whitted and David Martin who have gathered more than 15,000 signatures urging the VA to place a clinic in Waycross.
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