[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONFIRMATION OF MARTIN J. JENKINS TO BE U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE 
                    NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am delighted that the Senate 
confirmed Judge Martin J. Jenkins to be a U.S. District Judge for the 
Northern District of California.
  The American Bar Association unanimously found Judge Jenkins to be 
well-qualified, its highest rating, for this appointment. He has 
extensive trial experience as a deputy district attorney for Alameda 
County, trial attorney with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights 
Division, and civil litigator with Pacific Bell. He also has extensive 
judicial experience as a former municipal court judge and in his 
current position as Alameda County Superior Court judge. His nomination 
enjoys the strong support of Senator Feinstein and Senator Boxer.
  The Judiciary Committee unanimously reported his nomination to the 
Senate on November 6, 1997. With the confirmation of Charles Breyer, 
the Northern District of California now has 2 vacancies out of 14 
judgeships and desperately needs Judge Jenkins to help manage its 
growing backlog of cases.
  I am delighted for Judge Jenkins and his distinguished family that he 
was confirmed. He will make a fine judge.

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