[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17674]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE JAMES A. ARDAIZ

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2010

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor 
Justice James A. Ardaiz, who is retiring as Presiding Justice in the 
California Court of Appeal--Fifth Appellate District. Justice Ardaiz 
has had a long and distinguished career spanning over three decades, 
adhering to extremely high standards of quality and integrity.
  Justice Ardaiz is retiring at the end of this year, and his absence 
will be noted by all who have followed his honorable legal career. He 
has a reputation of being a hard worker, an intelligent and principled 
jurist, and a firm adherent to justice. He was recognized by the 
Judicial Council of California in 1999 as the California Jurist of the 
Year.
  Justice Ardaiz is a recognized leader in our community. In addition 
to his legal accomplishments, which are many, he is co-author of a book 
called California Evidence, which looks at evidence law in California. 
He has also written articles about the death penalty and the California 
``Three Strikes'' law. Another mark of success in Justice Ardaiz's life 
is his family. He has been married to his wife, Pam, for 40 years, and 
they have three children.
  It is clear that Justice Ardaiz's service as Presiding Justice in the 
Fifth District Court of Appeal will continue to sustain justice and 
inspire others for generations to come. Madam Speaker, please join me 
in commending Justice James A. Ardaiz for a job well done.

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