[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1867]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE GEORGE R. 
                                 GREENE

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, today we ask for the House's 
attention to honor Circuit Court Judge George R. Greene, who is 
retiring from his position as the Circuit Court Judge in Russell 
County.
  In 1975, Judge Greene began serving in the Russell County District 
Attorney's office as the Assistant District Attorney. He served in the 
position for four years until 1979, when he was appointed District 
Judge in Russell County. Judge Greene served as District Judge for over 
18 years, and he was elected to this position in three different 
elections. In 1998, Judge Greene was elected to serve Russell County as 
the Circuit Court Judge. He has held the office of Circuit Court Judge 
since that election.
  Judge George R. Greene is one of the longest serving judges in the 
state of Alabama, having served 31 years in the Judicial 26th Circuit. 
He is also dedicated to his community, and he is known for his selfless 
public service. He is involved in numerous civic and state public 
service organizations. One of his initiatives was the establishment of 
the Cora Reid Greene Home for Children, which provides protection and 
housing for abused children in the Russell County Area.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Judge Greene for his tireless 
pursuit of justice in Russell County. Join me also in wishing him the 
best in his retirement.

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