[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 13 (Wednesday, January 31, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RETIREMENT OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY JUDGE, HON. BRETT DORIAN

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I would like to recognize Judge Brett 
Dorian as he retires after almost 12 years as a United States 
Bankruptcy Judge in Fresno, California.
  Brett Dorian's legal career reflects a long and honorable commitment 
to public service. His dedication spans more than three decades, 
beginning with his service in the United States Air Force. Upon 
graduation from Boalt Hall, University of California, Berkeley Mr. 
Dorian helped and assisted the underprivileged in Central California as 
a legal aid lawyer. He then went on to a distinguished career in 
private practice where he specialized in bankruptcy law and served as a 
bankruptcy trustee for many years.
  In 1988, Judge Dorian was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy 
Court in Fresno. He served as a Bankruptcy Judge for almost 12 years. 
Judge Dorian served an eight county area in Central California. Judge 
Dorian has long been known as a thorough, dedicated and compassionate 
judge. Throughout his judicial career, he was diligent in carefully 
balancing the law in his cases and protecting the rights of those who 
appear before him.
  Judge Dorian has served the people of California as well as all 
Americans with great distinction. I am honored to pay tribute to him 
today and I encourage my fellow colleagues to join me in wishing Judge 
Brett Dorian continued happiness as he embarks on new endeavors.

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