[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 57 (Thursday, April 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E457]
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             HONORING THE CAREER OF JUDGE MARCUS D. GORDON

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2016

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, Marcus D. Gordon was born on 
October 22, 1931, in Union, Mississippi. In 1950, he graduated from 
Union High School and attended East Central Community College on a 
football and basketball scholarship. In January 1951, he enlisted in 
the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. After four 
years of service, he returned to Mississippi and re-enrolled in East 
Central Community College. While attending East Central Community 
College, Judge Gordon continued to play on the football and basketball 
teams and received All-State honors.
  Judge Gordon then attended the University of Mississippi and earned a 
bachelor's degree in business administration and his law degree from 
the University of Mississippi School of Law. He was admitted to the 
Mississippi bar, and returned home to open a private law practice with 
his brother, Rex Gordon, Sr. In 1971, he was elected to be the District 
Attorney for the Eighth Circuit Court Judicial District. He was later 
appointed by Governor Cliff Finch as Circuit Court Judge for the Eighth 
Circuit Court Judicial District. Judge Gordon served as Circuit Court 
Judge until 1987.
  After briefly returning to a private law firm, he was elected in 1990 
to serve again as Circuit Court Judge. He served in that position until 
March 4, 2016, having served as a Circuit Court Judge for 38 years. 
During his tenure, Judge Gordon maintained a distinguished record of 
judicial integrity, character, service, and excellence. He was known 
for his fairness and high ethical standards, but also for his quick wit 
and astuteness when the occasion warranted a lighter moment.
  Most importantly, Judge Gordon is a proud husband, father, and 
grandfather. He has been married to his wife, Mrs. Polly Gordon, for 60 
years and together they have four children and two grandchildren. I 
would like to thank Judge Gordon for his dedicated service to our state 
and his contributions to improving the judicial system.

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