[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. GARGIULO

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize Judge John C. Gargiulo for being appointed to serve as a 
Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court, Southern 
District of Mississippi.
  John graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi as a U.S. 
Army ROTC Graduate and was ranked in the top 10% of candidates 
nationwide. Upon his graduation, John was commissioned into the active 
military as an Intelligence Officer in the 24th Infantry Division.
  While serving during Operation Desert Storm, John was awarded the 
Army Commendation Medal for his participation in the first combat 
dismounted patrol into enemy territory, as well as receiving the 
Meritorious Service Medal by the Governor of the State of Mississippi 
for his voluntary service during Hurricane Katrina.
  After serving on active duty, John graduated from the University of 
Mississippi School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctorate, and was the 
recipient of the James Alexander Scholastic Scholarship, as well as 
serving on the Moot Court Board.
  Upon graduation, John began his legal practice at an insurance 
defense firm, serving the Gulfport and Mississippi Gulf Coast region.
  In 2000, John was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney where 
he was lead prosecutor for all felonies with emphasis on cases 
involving high-profile sexual and violent crimes. While serving as an 
assistant DA, John successfully tried two of America's Most Wanted 
criminals, resulting in guilty verdicts.
  In 2009, the Governor of the State of Mississippi appointed John as 
Circuit Court Judge for the Second Circuit Court District. He was 
reelected in 2010 and served in this position until his appointment as 
Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court, Southern 
District of Mississippi in August 2014.
  I would like to send Magistrate Judge Gargiulo my best wishes in his 
future of continued service to our Nation.

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