[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 74 (Friday, June 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E991-E992]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE CARLOS CAZARES

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2002

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my colleague, 
Representative Bob Filner, to mourn the passing and recognize the

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contributions to the legal profession and the community of Superior 
Court Judge Carlos Cazares.
  The oldest of 11 children who came from a hard-working Mexican 
family, Judge Cazares distinguished himself as a trailblazer serving in 
the Army during the Korean War and later attending college at night 
through the GI Bill, earning an accounting degree. He subsequently 
earned a law degree, becoming one of the first Mexican-American lawyers 
in San Diego County.
  In 1972, then-Governor Ronald Reagan appointed him to a Municipal 
Court judgeship. Five years later, Gov. Jerry Brown elevated him to the 
San Diego Superior Court, an event witnessed by his parents, Carlos and 
Norberta Cazares.
  In addition to his accomplishments on the bench, Judge Cazares was 
instrumental in ensuring that people have the highest quality of care 
and respect, both personally and professionally. For example, he helped 
establish the San Ysidro Health Clinic and was a member of the Knights 
of Columbus and a lay minister at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 
ministering to the sick at hospitals.
  He was a dedicated son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
  Mr. Speaker, Judge Carlos Cazares was a hard-working community 
leader. It is our great pleasure to recognize his selfless commitment 
to the betterment of our community and our fellow citizens. We urge our 
colleagues to join in honoring his achievements. He has truly served 
our society with relentless dedication, and his community contributions 
distinguish him as an example for us all.

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