[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E467]
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                    IN HONOR OF JUDGE MARCEL NOTZON

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2006

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Judge Marcel Notzon 
II, who has admirably served Laredo for the past twenty-three years as 
a United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas. 
After such a long and distinguished career, Judge Notzon is retiring 
this month to spend time with his wife of forty-four years, Nora Lee, 
and his thirteen grandchildren.
  It is a great honor for me to enter into the record the 
accomplishments of Judge Notzon in recognition of his legal career 
which has spanned over thirty-nine years, and extraordinary service to 
the federal judiciary. He served his country as a part of the United 
States Navy from 1956 to 1960, and was honorably discharged from his 
service. Following his discharge, he attended Laredo Junior College, 
and went on to complete law school at St. Mary's University, where he 
graduated first in his class.
  Judge Notzon is well-known in Laredo for his compassion for people, 
including the defendants that come in front of him in the court. He has 
made great contributions to the community as well through his 
involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo, Little League, and 
other charities since 1974. Early in his legal career, he joined the 
Laredo Legal Aid Society, an organization that offers legal 
representation to those who otherwise could not afford it. It is his 
exemplary compassion, and his deep commitment to his faith that makes 
him such a great public servant to the community of Laredo.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to honor Judge Marcel Notzon 
II, who has left a lasting impact on the South Texas legal community, 
and the country at large.

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