[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF JON DOUGLAS STEWART

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
remarkable life of Jon Douglas Stewart.
  Doug was born and raised in Chicopee, Georgia, and graduated from 
Gainesville High School before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from 
Emory University. He later graduated from Emory School of Law and was 
admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1962. Doug practiced in both 
state and federal courts throughout Georgia, and in 1968, he began 
working at the Gainesville-based law firm, Stewart, Melvin & Frost, 
where he was a loyal partner for 50 years. As partner and senior 
litigator, Doug handled litigation ranging from commercial contract 
disputes to domestic relations cases and everything in between.
  Doug was known as a steadfast leader and mentor in our community, 
serving in many capacities and dedicating his career to teaching and 
investing in the next generation of lawyers. From 1981 to 1982, Doug 
served as President of the State Bar of Georgia. He then spent the next 
decade sitting on the Georgia Bar Foundation's Board of Trustees, 
serving as both President and Vice President between 1983 and 1993. 
Towards the end of his tenure as President, Doug was honored with one 
of the State Bar's highest accolades--the Distinguished service Award--
in recognition of his service, professionalism, and integrity. Just 
last year, Doug was honored with the Thomas O. Marshall Professionalism 
Award--the State Bar's highest honor.
  As an active member of Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 
Doug took great joy in mentoring young leaders through teaching Sunday 
school classes and serving as Chairman of the Administrative Board. He 
lived out his passion for music by singing in the church choir and 
participating in local theatre and musical productions.
  Jon Douglas Stewart leaves behind an honorable legacy of integrity, 
leadership, and service. He will be greatly missed by many, but he will 
always be remembered for his incredible impact on countless lives 
across Hall County and beyond.

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