[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO JUDGE RICHARD T. FORD

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 1997

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Judge 
Richard T. Ford upon his retirement on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Judge 
Ford's years of dedicated public and civic service have been 
instrumental throughout his career. His commitment to justice serves as 
a model for all Americans and should be held with the highest respect.
  Richard T. Ford will retire early in 1998 as U.S. Bankruptcy Court 
judge. His retirement comes following his long-standing service in the 
community and in the courts. Upholding the values for improved practice 
and ethical standards, Judge Ford has been graced with an exceptional 
career as a lawyer and a counselor.
  Judge Ford is a native to Fresno. He attended local public schools 
including Fresno State University. He has served his country in various 
capacities including time in the U.S. Army. Following his service in 
the Army, Judge Ford attended the Hastings College of Law.
  After his legal education, Judge Ford return to Fresno area to work 
for the Fresno County District Attorney's Office. After his work for 
the district attorney, he practiced bankruptcy and insolvency law. He 
has served as a bankruptcy trustee and has administered thousands of 
bankruptcy cases over the years. Judge Ford began his service as a 
bankruptcy court judge on January 1, 1988.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I pay tribute to Richard T. 
Ford upon his retirement as a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge. Judge Ford 
is a thoughtful, impartial, insightful, and thoroughly prepared judge. 
Litigants and counsel are treated with respect in his courtroom and are 
given full opportunity to be heard. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing Judge Richard T. Ford the best of luck with the future.

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