[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
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       HONORING THE CAREER OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE ANDREW HOWORTH

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the outstanding career of Judge Andrew Howorth. Mr. Howorth chose to 
create his first Facebook post to announce to friends and family his 
plans on retiring as of June this year. In his nearly two decades on 
the bench, Mr. Howorth has honorably served the state of Mississippi 
and the people of the Oxford-Lafayette County in his commitment to both 
his career and the well-being of North Mississippi.
  Mr. Howorth best described his dedication to public service in this 
way: ``This is an opportunity . . . to work to preserve the integrity 
of the judicial system as is the responsibility of every judge. The 
part I'm most looking forward to is meeting and working with new 
people.'' Mr. Howorth is not only an example of judicial leadership but 
embodies a commitment to his community that is nothing short of 
admirable. He has served on the Mississippi Drug Court Advisory 
committee and is a Mississippi Bar Foundation fellow. He is an active 
member of the Oxford Rotary Club, has served on the Oxford Housing 
Authority and the Oxford-Lafayette County United Way. Last year, he was 
honored as the county Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, and I 
cannot think of an award that better suits Mr. Howorth.
  In his retirement, Mr. Howorth plans to spend time on his farm in 
Abbeville with his wife, Elizabeth. They have an extensive bucket list 
they intend on checking off, and I wish them the best in this treasured 
season of life.
  I commend Judge Howorth for his admirable service to the state of 
Mississippi and his commitment to advocating for justice. Whomever is 
to be appointed by the Governor has a substantial legacy to live up to.

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