[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 145 (Thursday, September 27, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JUDGE RICHARD S. ARNOLD

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 27, 2007

  Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
Arkansan and a fine American, Judge Richard S. Arnold. I'm proud to 
recognize Judge Arnold in the United States Congress for his years of 
service as a legal scholar. His carefully reasoned and articulate 
opinions set new standards in the legal profession. Although Judge 
Arnold rose to one of the highest levels of his profession, he always 
maintained a sense of grace and humility that was admired by all.
  Judge Arnold received his bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Yale 
and later graduated magna cum laude and first in his class from Harvard 
Law School. In addition to serving as a clerk to Justice William 
Brennan at the U.S. Supreme Court, Arnold served as a legislative 
assistant to Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas and was eventually 
appointed Judge for the U.S District Court for the Eastern and Western 
Districts of Arkansas. He was appointed to the Eighth Circuit in 1980 
and finally Chief Judge on January 8, 1992 where he served until his 
untimely death.
  According to his colleagues, Judge Arnold's intellect was unmatched 
and his compassion for others is a trait that is rarely found today. He 
was respected for his continual search for truth and justice that he 
applied to each of his opinions, which are often used today as models 
for judging. He worked tirelessly to improve the judiciary and 
supported efforts to help other judges across the nation improve their 
skills and in turn the legal profession.
  Judge Richard Arnold has been recognized by the dedication of the 
United States Courthouse in Little Rock, AK where his life and his work 
can continue to be remembered. He was a fine Arkansan and a fine 
American and will be greatly missed by all.

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