Roger W. Jones

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Roger W. Jones
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Roger W. Jones, from a 1963 publication of the United States federal government
BornFebruary 3, 1908
New Hartford, Connecticut
DiedMay 28, 1993(1993-05-28) (aged 85)
Torrington, Connecticut
OccupationCareer Public Service member
TitleState Department's Deputy Secretary for Administration, Chairman of the Civil Service Commission
SpouseDorothy Heyl[1]
ChildrenThree
Awards President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1958)
WebsiteRoger-Jones-Award.cfm

Roger W. Jones (February 3, 1908 – May 28, 1993) was a United States government official that served seven United States Presidents in various capacities, including Deputy Secretary of State under President John F. Kennedy. During his 43 years of service in the United States federal government, he also served as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget and Chairman of the Civil Service Commission,[2][3] and was awarded the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service and the National Civil Service Reform League Award.

  1. ^ Dorothy Heyl Jones, Hartford Courant, July 11, 1999, p. B4, archived from the original on October 29, 2013, retrieved October 27, 2013
  2. ^ "Roger Jones - Served Under 7 Presidents". Hartford Courant. May 30, 2013. Retrieved Oct 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Administrative Officer, Bureau of the Budget, 1939-42; and successively Budget Examiner, Assistant to the Director, Deputy Assistant Director, Assistant Director for Legislative Reference, and Deputy Director, Bureau of the Budget, during the period, 1945-59". Oral History Interview with Roger W. Jones. Truman Library, Aug 14, 1969. Retrieved Oct 27, 2013.