[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E96-E97]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE JUDGE PRESTON'S RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 3, 2021

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the career of the 
Honorable Vernon L. Preston, Ohio Third District Court of Appeals 
Judge, and recognize the outstanding work he has done for the State of 
Ohio. On February 8, 2021, Judge Preston will be retiring after twenty-
seven years of distinguished judicial service. His hard work and 
continued dedication to uphold the law and the Constitution is an 
example for all.
  Judge Preston was born and raised in Findlay, Ohio. After attending 
Findlay High School and the University of Findlay, he proudly served on 
active duty in the United States Navy for six years. He retired with 
the rank of Captain in 2003 after serving twenty-five additional years 
in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
  In 1980, Judge Preston graduated with a law degree from the 
University of Toledo. Upon graduation from law school, he opened a law 
practice in Portsmouth, Ohio. As a private practice attorney, he 
specialized in administrative and insurance law representing both 
individuals and business clients. Later, Judge Preston returned to 
Findlay where he served in a series of public service positions 
including Magistrate for the Findlay Municipal Court, Assistant Hancock 
County Prosecutor, and Assistant Findlay City Prosecutor. Before his 
appointment to the Third Court of Appeals in 2007, Judge Preston served 
on the Findlay Municipal Court Bench for thirteen years. In addition to 
his full-time schedule as a judge, he was an Adjunct Professor of 
Equine Law at the University of Findlay.
  Judge Preston's work has had a lasting influence on our judicial 
system and a significant impact on his community. The citizens of Fifth 
District of Ohio join me in congratulating the Honorable Vernon Preston 
for his service to Ohio and our nation.

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