[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 20057]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



          IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONORABLE JUDGE JULIO FUENTES

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize one 
of New Jersey's extremely talented and humble public servants, the 
Honorable Judge Julio Fuentes. This distinguished member of my State is 
being honored with the dedication of the 25th Hispanic-American Parade 
of New Jersey Annual Banquet in his name, and it gives me great 
pleasure to recognize his accomplishments.
  Judge Fuentes is a man of great intellect and a distinguished record 
of public service. He is constantly seeking to improve himself, as can 
be attested to by his pursuit of master's degrees in Latin American 
affairs and liberal arts during his time as a sitting judge. Those who 
have had the opportunity to work with Judge Fuentes universally praise 
his integrity as well as the depth and breadth of his knowledge of the 
law.
  Through a great internal drive and determination, Judge Fuentes has 
risen from Newark Municipal Court Judge to his current post of judge 
for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Fuentes also has the 
distinction of being the first Hispanic-American to sit on this 
prestigious court, an honor he has truly earned.
  Judge Fuentes is a good, honest, decent man. He is an exemplar of the 
coveted American ideal of public service. It was truly an honor to be 
able to recommend his nomination to President Clinton. We are truly 
fortunate to have someone of his immense capabilities and desire for 
public service sitting as a judge on the U.S. Circuit Court of 
Appeals.

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