[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 22 (Monday, February 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF RUSSELL E. KING ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 22, 2010-

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Mr. Russell 
``Tony'' E. King upon the occasion of his 90th birthday. Mr. King has 
spent a lifetime serving his community and his family, and it is a 
privilege to recognize him on his accomplishments today.
  Known as Papa King to his family, Tony has lived in Florida for 
almost 70 years. He was married to Jonnie King for 62 years before she 
passed away in 2008, and the two are the proud parents of five 
children, ten grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Tony served 
his country in the U.S. Navy for two years before starting a career at 
the St. Regis Paper Company, now International Paper, where he retired 
after 33 years. He was a very active member of the community, serving 
as Assistant Chief of the Brent Volunteer Fire Department and spending 
fifteen years in the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary. Tony also 
volunteers much of his time at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church, 
where he is still a member.
  Madam Speaker, Tony King is a Northwest Florida community leader who 
has spent a lifetime serving his country and his community. My wife 
Vicki and I wish him a happy birthday and his entire family all the 
best for the future.

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