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“RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF TOMMIE SPEIGHTS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1961 on Oct. 27, 2011.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF TOMMIE SPEIGHTS
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HON. JEFF MILLER
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tommie Speights, upon his retirement from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as District 3 Public Information Director, after 22 years of service to the State of Florida.
Born in Panama City, Florida and raised in Marianna, Mr. Speights worked in a number of different capacities prior to joining FDOT. A true patriot, he chose to serve his country during the Vietnam era and wore the uniform of the United States Army. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army, he attended Chipola Junior College and Florida A&M University. After completing his studies in Broadcast Journalism, he worked as a television news reporter for CBS affiliate WTVY-TV 4 News in Dothan, Alabama. During his 15 years there, he received several awards, including one from the Associated Press for
``Best Investigative Reporting.''
In 1989, Mr. Speights began his impressive career with FDOT as Public Information Director for District 3. This district includes 16 counties in Northwest Florida, stretching from Jefferson County in the east to Escambia County in the west. For the last 22 years he has devoted his professional life to helping those in need. Serving others brings him great satisfaction, and co-workers and supervisors alike applaud Mr. Speights for his dependability and unwavering commitment.
My wife Vicki and I wish him; his wife, the former Lillie Kendall of Marianna; their three children, Sheilah, Ron, and Marisa; and four grand-children, Alexus, NyAsia, Amarion, and Kensley all the best.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am honored to congratulate Mr. Speights on his retirement and thank him for his service to Northwest Florida and our great nation.
