[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF JUDGE DAVID TAUNTON

  (Mr. DUNN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DUNN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Judge 
David Taunton, who passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on November 
8.
  As the longest serving judge in Gulf County, Florida, Judge Taunton 
will be remembered by many for his unending dedication to children and 
providing them with a second chance.
  Judge Taunton and his wife, Abigail, dedicated their lives to opening 
a shelter for homeless children. In 1978, the Taunton Family Children's 
Home welcomed its first child, and since then, over 400 children have 
called the Taunton Family Children's Home their own. Abigail and the 
judge made sure that each child was raised as if they were their own 
child.
  Judge Taunton has impacted so many lives through his optimism, 
unconditional love, and mentorship. In addition to serving as a judge 
for 20 years, David Taunton served as a logger, a school principal, a 
church pastor, and an editor of his newspaper.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the legacy and life of 
Judge David Taunton. He will be missed by many.

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