[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 166 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE THOMAS T. REMINGTON UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM 
           SERVICE AS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA CIRCUIT JUDGE

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 21, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate 
Judge Thomas T. Remington upon his retirement after sixteen years as 
Okaloosa County Circuit Judge.
  Judge Remington's career in public service began in 1966 with his 
commissioning as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. In 
1967, he served in Vietnam as an infantry platoon leader with A 
Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd 
Airborne Brigade. His military badges and decorations include the 
Combat Infantry Badge, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars with Combat 
Distinguishing Devices, and two Purple Hearts.
  After his honorable discharge from the Army, Judge Remington served 
as Assistant Public Defender for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. 
In 1971, after being admitted to practice in all State and Federal 
Courts, he served as Assistant Public Defender for the First Judicial 
Circuit of Florida. His success in that role earned him the position of 
Assistant State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. In 
1973, he became a partner in the law firm Smith, Grimsley & Remington, 
P.A. in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In 1976, he was appointed Acting 
State Attorney to conduct a special grand jury investigation.
  From 1977 to 1992, Judge Remington belonged to the Association of 
Trial Lawyers of America and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. From 
1980 to 1984, he served on the First Judicial Circuit Trial Court 
Nominating Commission, and from 1988 to 1990, he served as Chairman of 
the First Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee. Judge Remington's 
career as a judge began in 1993, when he became a Walton County Circuit 
Judge in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. In 1996 Judge Remington was elected 
Circuit Judge for Okaloosa County and has held that position since 
then, even serving as Chairman of the Okaloosa County Judicial Task 
Force in 1997.
  Without question, Judge Remington's positive contributions to 
Northwest Florida and to our nation have been immense, and his mark on 
the judicial landscape will remain for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to congratulate Judge Thomas T. Remington on his retirement 
and thank him for his service. My wife Vicki joins me in wishing Judge 
Remington; his wife, Dinah Smith; their children, Scott A. Remington, 
Mary Remington Williams, and Sara (Betsy) E. Hart; as well as their 
nine grandchildren, all the best.

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