[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 144 (Friday, November 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2075]
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                  TRIBUTE TO JUDGE J. CLAYTON WARNOCK

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 3, 2000

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Judge J. Clayton 
Warnock who has admirably served his community in Treutlen County, GA, 
for more than half a century.
  Judge Warnock was named Treutlen County attorney in 1947 and has also 
served as Solicitor of City Court and Judge of City Court of Soperton, 
which became the State Court of Treutlen County in 1968. During his 
years on the bench, Warnock reviewed over 40,000 cases, only two of 
which were appealed and those decisions were upheld by the Appellate 
Court. Judge Warnock resigned in 1991 for health reasons but continued 
to play an active role in the community of Treutlen County Hospital 
Authority and the Treutlen County Development Authority.
  Judge Warnock played an instrumental role in founding the county 
development authority and creating economic opportunities in Treutlen 
County, which have helped create and sustain jobs that are critical to 
livelihoods of many men and women in middle and south Georgia.
  His perseverance in following the law, his dedication to justice, his 
earnest work for the people of Georgia, and his commitment to improving 
the lives of the families of Treutlen County have characterized his 
service as a community leader. His life has been one of great public 
service, dedication, and commitment. It is my great honor to represent 
Judge Warnock and the people of Treutlen County for whom he has done so 
much. I applaud Judge Warnock for his leadership and distinguished 
service, congratulate him on a job well done, and wish him all the best 
in his future endeavors.

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