[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 1, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO D. BROCK HORNBY

 Mr. KING. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Judge D. 
Brock Hornby of Cape Elizabeth, ME. Last week, after more than 40 years 
of service on both Maine's State and Federal courts, Judge Hornby 
presided over his final proceeding at the U.S. District Court in 
Portland. I want to honor Judge Hornby's incredible career, thank him 
for his service, and wish him well in this next chapter.
  Judge Hornby is a native of Manitoba, Canada, and earned his 
bachelor's degree in English and history in Canada before coming to the 
United States to attend Harvard Law School. The year after graduating 
from Harvard, Judge Hornby began teaching at my alma mater, the 
University of Virginia Law School--where I am certain he obtained the 
wit and polish he would carry throughout his career. He moved to Maine 
in 1974, became a citizen, and began to practice law in Portland at 
Perkins, Thompson, Hinckley, and Keddy.
  In 1982, Judge Hornby became a U.S. magistrate judge, serving in 
Portland and Bangor until 1988. He then served on the Maine Supreme 
Judicial Court for 2 years. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush 
nominated him to the U.S. District Court, and the Senate confirmed him 
to this position by unanimous consent. At the district court, he served 
as chief judge from 1996 to 2003.
  During his distinguished career, Judge Hornby has presided over 
thousands of criminal and civil cases. Some have grabbed headlines, 
others may only impact those involved, but in all his cases, his 
colleagues say that he brought a sense of fairness to the bench. Judge 
Hornby played a critical role in changing strict Federal sentencing 
guidelines, allowing judges to use their discretion in sentencing the 
defendants before them.
  Through his career, Judge Hornby has been a fair and neutral arbiter 
of the law, offering respect to all who entered his courtroom. While we 
will miss his insight, intellect, and experience on the bench, he has 
earned this retirement. I extend my best wishes to Judge Hornby and 
thank him again for his unwavering service--the State of Maine is lucky 
to call him one of our own.

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