[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 136 (Thursday, September 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF JUDGE ALDEN EDWARD DANNER UPON 
                             HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2009

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life and accomplishments of a distinguished member of my community, 
the Honorable Alden Edward Danner, upon his retirement after more than 
20 years of public service to the State of California and the people of 
Santa Clara County.
  Throughout his career, Judge Danner has demonstrated public service 
values, adhering to the highest ethical standards, respecting the 
dignity and integrity of all people, and sought solutions while 
fostering open communication and mutual support for court clients, 
staff, members of the judicial branch, and justice system partners.
  Judge Danner applied his expertise in the law and his commitment to 
the administration of justice and the independent, consistent, and 
impartial interpretation of the law through his participation as a 
member of the Judicial Council of California's Task Force on Probate 
and Mental Health, 1997-1998; Court Technology Advisory Committee, 
1999-2005; Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee, 2003-2004, 
and its Executive Committee, 2005-2006; and the Task Force on Judicial 
Campaign Finance, 2009; and as faculty for the Center for Judicial 
Education and Research's Probate and Mental Health Institute, 1997-
1998; and Computer Training for Judges, 1993-1998.
  The California judicial branch is fortunate to have benefited from 
Judge Danner's distinguished service as a jurist since his appointment 
to the Superior Court by Governor George Deukmejian in 1989 and his 
subsequent election by citizens of Santa Clara County.
  Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Danner served our 
justice system with distinction, contributing to the resolution of 
legal issues for the people of Santa Clara County as an associate and 
partner in private law practice from 1966-1989. Judge Danner earned a 
Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School in 1965, after service in the 
U.S. Army from 1958-1962.
  It is with great pleasure that I join in celebrating Judge Danner's 
life and many accomplishments. I thank him for his contributions to our 
region in California and to our Nation. On behalf of our community, I 
congratulate Judge Danner and wish him and his family well in his 
retirement and his future plans.

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