[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13577]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED THOMAS SOLOMAN (T. 
                              SOL) JOHNSON

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today to recognize the life of 
Northwest Florida's beloved Thomas Soloman (T. Sol) Johnson.
  T. Sol Johnson was a lifelong resident of Northwest Florida who 
gained a well-earned reputation as one of the finest and most respected 
attorneys in Santa Rosa County. Mr. Johnson was raised in a household 
that respected and revered our Nation's legal system. His father, A.L. 
Johnson, established a successful practice in Santa Rosa County, in 
addition to his service as County Judge. After graduating from the 
University of Florida School of Law in 1963, T. Sol returned to his 
native Milton, Florida to join his father's practice, where he quickly 
distinguished himself as an exceedingly qualified and honest attorney.
  T. Sol was a tireless advocate for his clients, and he often 
performed pro bono work to ensure that all those in need of legal 
counsel had access to the highest quality representation. In addition 
to his successful private practice, he served his community in multiple 
public capacities. He served on the Milton City Council from 1970-77, 
as attorney for the Santa Rosa Beach Administration from 1967-73, and 
as Santa Rosa County Attorney from 1977-81.
  Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Johnson was a loving and committed 
family man with an unwavering devotion to the Lord. He was a member of 
First Baptist Church in Milton, and he served his church in various 
capacities as a Trustee, Sunday School Teacher, R.A. Leader, and 
constant volunteer on mission trips. Mr. Johnson is survived by his 
wife of 31 years, Mary; his four sons, Robert, Jon, Bradley, and 
Steven; fourteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  To some, T. Sol Johnson will be remembered as a world class attorney 
of impeccable repute. To others, he will be remembered as a leader in 
the Northwest Florida community. To his friends and family, he will be 
remembered most fondly as a loving and devoted family man. His tireless 
work and immense contributions to the community cannot be overstated. 
Northwest Florida has truly suffered a great loss with his passing.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pride to honor the life and service of Thomas Soloman Johnson. My 
wife Vicki joins me in extending our most sincere condolences to the 
entire Johnson family.

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