[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN MEMORY OF JUDGE JOHN HAROLD WHITTINGTON

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 12, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Judge John Harold 
Whittington of Dallas County, who passed away over the holidays in 
Irving, Texas due to natural causes.
  Mr. John Whittington lived a respectable, accomplished life, and 
continues to be a political inspiration to many Republican 
officeholders. When he was elected County Judge in November 1975, he 
was one of the first Republicans elected to countywide office in Dallas 
County since Reconstruction. As a Judge, Mr. Whittington was not only 
dedicated to following the law, but also ensured fairness in that each 
person's position was heard; those who worked for Judge Whittington had 
the utmost respect for him. He also had a dry sense of humor that 
seemed to reduce any tension in the courtroom. Mr. John Whittington was 
an inspiration as well as a political mentor for many young Republican 
officeholders.
  Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Mr. John Whittington moved with his 
family to Dallas, Texas as a young child. Growing up, he served as an 
altar boy at Christ the King Catholic Church and was active in sports 
at North Dallas High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from 
Southern Methodist University and his law degree from the University of 
Texas at Austin. He later enlisted in the Navy, where he served as a 
gunnery officer and was a boxing champion. Mr. Whittington then served 
in the Navy Reserve, retiring as a captain. After moving back to 
Dallas, he was continuously active in the community by working for the 
Veterans Administration's legal department, the City Council, as mayor 
(pro tem), and for the Dallas County Commissioners Court, after which 
he served as County Judge. Having a full career, Judge Whittington 
leaves an exceptional legacy.
  John Harold Whittington is survived by his wife, Margaret 
Whittington, son, Mark Whittington, three daughters, Lynne Whittington, 
Jeanne Ann Whittington, and Maria Malcolm, and four grandchildren, 
Stephen Whittington, Patrick Whittington, Liza Jane Malcolm, and Evan 
Malcolm. In addition to his role as a devoted and respected Judge, he 
will forever be remembered as a loving husband and father, loyal 
colleague and friend, and a dignified citizen of this country. I extend 
my sincerest sympathies to his family and friends. Mr. John Whittington 
will be deeply missed and his service to our community will always be 
greatly appreciated.

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