[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17410]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE MEMORY OF U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE THOMAS G. HULL

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday July 30, 2008

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the memory and life of U.S. District Judge Thomas G. Hull, who passed 
away Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
   Judge Hull lived a life of public service and truly embodied the 
Tennessee Volunteer spirit. He was known by all for his compassion, 
integrity and dedication to public service throughout his 82 years of 
life.
  Judge Hull served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, was a 
Tennessee State Representative, and a state and federal judge. Judge 
Hull's passion was evidenced in everything he did whether it was 
serving as Chief Clerk of the Tennessee General Assembly or as campaign 
manager for James H. Quillen's first campaign for U.S. Congress.
  Judge Hull was appointed as U.S. District Judge by President Ronald 
Reagan and at times handled the entire caseload for the Eastern 
District of Tennessee because of judgeship vacancies. He served 23 
years with the federal branch of government including 7 years as Chief 
Judge of the Eastern District of Tennessee.
  Judge Hull played a major role in the construction of the James H. 
Quillen United States District Courthouse to replace the old and 
overcrowded courthouse in Greeneville, Tennessee.
  Judge Hull was active in the business and banking communities and was 
active in the Republican Party of Tennessee.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me today in offering our 
sympathies to the family and friends of U.S. District Judge Thomas G. 
Hull. He was a family man, a compassionate public servant and true 
friend of the First District of Tennessee.
  His service is greatly treasured, and he will be deeply missed.

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