[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 167 (Thursday, October 26, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S15843-S15844]
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IN MEMORY OF JUDGE ROBERT E. WISS OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS 
                          FOR THE ARMED FORCES

  Mr. NUNN. I join with Senator Thurmond in paying tribute to the 
memory of Judge Robert E. Wiss of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
Armed Forces. Judge Wiss, who was in the midst of his term on the 
Court, passed away on October 23, 1995.
  Judge Wiss joined the court in 1991 after a distinguished career in 
both the public and private sectors. In his civilian career, he served 
as a special counsel to the city of Chicago and as general counsel to 
Cook County. He had a very successful private practice, rising to 
senior partnership with the firm of Foran, Wiss, & Schultz. He also was 
a distinguished teacher, serving on the faculty of the John Marshall 
Law School in Chicago. He also played a leading role in many bar 
associations and civic activities.
  In addition to his very active civilian practice, Judge Wiss had a 
lifelong commitment to military law. He served on active duty from 1950 
to 1953, and in the Naval Reserve from 1953 to 1988, advancing to the 
grade of rear admiral. Highlights of his military career included 
services as director of the Naval Reserve Law Program and commanding 
officer of the Navy and Marine Appellate Review activity.
  Judge Wiss appeared before our committee in 1991 following his 
nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces--
which was then denominated as the Court of Military Appeals. He 
received the unanimous approval of our committee and was confirmed by 
the Senate.
  In his 4 years on the court, Judge Wiss distinguished himself by his 
thorough scholarship, probing questions, and keen interest in 
preserving the dignity and fairness of the military justice system. He 
will be missed by his colleagues on the court, the lawyers 

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who practiced before him, and his many other friends and admirers. I 
would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his wife Charlene, and to 
his children, Julia Leahy, Karen Wiss, and Laurel Latimer. They can be 
very proud of his outstanding contribution to our Nation.

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