[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 50 (Monday, April 29, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 NOMINATION OF JUDGE HENRY HUDSON TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
                  FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, in my twenty-four years in the United 
States Senate, I have had the responsibility as a United States 
Senator, in keeping with the long standing traditions of the Senate, to 
recommend to the President of the United States well qualified Federal 
judicial nominees for Federal courts sitting in Virginia. I deem this 
one of my most important duties as a United States Senator.
  Since his inauguration, I have the had the honor of recommending 
individuals to President George W. Bush for two positions on the 
Federal courts sitting in Virginia.
  First, I was pleased to recommend Roger Gregory to serve as a judge 
on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. President 
Bush subsequently nominated Mr. Gregory, and the Senate confirmed this 
nomination on July 20, 2001.
  Today, I rise in support of another nominee that I have recommended 
to President Bush, Mr. Henry Hudson. On January 24, 2002, President 
Bush nominated Judge Hudson to serve on the United States District 
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Senator Allen and I both 
strongly support Judge Hudson's nomination.
  Judge Hudson's background makes him highly qualified for this 
judgeship. And, it is important to note that the Virginia Bar 
Association ``highly recommends'' him as well.
  Judge Hudson's experience with the law is extensive, beginning with 
his service as a Deputy Sheriff in Arlington County, Virginia, in 1969 
and 1970. He then went to law school, graduating from American 
University in 1974.
  Subsequent to his graduation from law school, Mr. Hudson entered 
legal practice as a prosecutor. First, he served as an Assistant 
Commonwealth's attorney for five years and then as an Assistant U.S. 
Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia.
  In 1986, Mr. Hudson was confirmed by the Senate and began his service 
as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a 
role in which he served in until 1991.
  After leaving the U.S. Attorney's office, Judge Hudson once again 
received Senate confirmation and served as the Director of the United 
States Marshal Service from 1992 to 1993.
  After completing his work at the Marshal Service, Mr. Hudson entered 
private practice until he was a sworn in as a Judge on the Fairfax 
County, Virginia Circuit Court. Judge Hudson has served as a judge on 
this important court since 1998.
  During his time on the Fairfax County Circuit Court bench, Judge 
Hudson has been known as a fair, objective judge who conducts 
proceedings with dignity and with the appropriate judicial temperament. 
I am confident that he will continue his service on the Eastern 
District of Virginia bench consistent with this reputation.
  Clearly, Judge Hudson is a highly qualified nominee. Accordingly, I 
will soon be speaking directly with Chairman Leah and Ranking Member 
Hatch about an appropriate time for a confirmation hearing for this 
nominee.

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