[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 106 (Thursday, August 4, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 4, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JOE OLDMIXON

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                            HON. EARL HUTTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 4, 1994

  Mr. HUTTO. Mr. Speaker, on July 28, 1994, Escambia County, FL, lost 
one of its most outstanding citizens with the passing of Joe Oldmixon. 
Joe was, without doubt, one of the most loved and respected public 
officials in history in northwest Florida.
  Joe Oldmixon was the longest serving supervisor of elections in 
Florida. He had served as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections for 
41 years. As an indication of the esteem in which he was held. Joe had 
no opposition after he was first elected to the position in 1952. 
Election after election no one dared to challenge Joe Oldmixon--a 
remarkable record.
  Joe was a politician who proved that politics does not have to be a 
dirty word. Young people would do well to emulate the outstanding 
example of Joe Oldmixon.
  Brenda Renfroe, assistant supervisor, said of Joe, ``He always 
preached to us to treat everyone like you'd like to be treated. That 
was the number one requirement for working here.''
  Joe Oldmixon, indeed, treated everyone fairly and decently. He and 
his fine staff have done an excellent job of running elections in 
Escambia County by registering voters and encouraging people to vote.
  Both Joe and his lovely wife, Jeanie, have used wheelchairs since 
early in life. But there was never a complaint by either as they served 
the people of our area. Honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and many 
other good qualities endeared Joe to thousands of people and he was 
known and admired by many throughout the State.
  Joe was a devout Christian and it was my good fortune to be involved 
with him and Jeanie several years ago in the Fellowship of Christian 
Politicians.
  Joe will be greatly missed by Jeanie and the family and all of us. 
But, he will not be forgotten and his legacy sets a high standard that 
will continue to give us inspiration.

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