[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5263-5264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE ALBERT H. MALDONADO

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2017

  Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Monterey County 
Superior Court Judge, Albert H. Maldonado for his 22 years of service 
in Monterey County courts.
  In 1969, Judge Maldonado received his bachelor's degree from the 
University of Redlands. In 1974, he earned his Juris Doctorate from the 
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law in Berkeley. Prior 
to finishing law school, Judge Maldonado served the U.S. Army from 
1970-1971 where he received a number of awards, including: the Bronze 
Star, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
  In 1995, Judge Maldonado was appointed to the bench in the Municipal 
Court at the Monterey Judicial District, becoming the second Mexican-
American to be appointed since 1836. In 2000, Judge Maldonado became a 
Superior Court Judge for the state of California. During his twenty-two 
years of service, Judge Maldonado worked to solve a range of social and 
legal issues on behalf of Monterey County, including drug treatment, 
criminal and civil mental health, and criminal matters.
  Judge Maldonado has been an exemplary figure for social change 
through the framework of public and legal service. A proud Mexican-
American, Judge Maldonado is the first person of Mexican descent to be 
appointed to the bench by a California governor in 150 years. My 
congressional district is a heavily Mexican

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populated district, and Judge Maldonado's mark in Monterey County's 
legal field history will undoubtedly continue to be a seed of 
inspiration for generations to come.
  As someone who has dedicated their career to public service, it is an 
honor to recognize Judge Albert Maldonado for his many years in the 
legal field and his unending efforts to create a positive impact for 
the lives in Monterey County. On behalf of California's District 20, I 
would like to thank Judge Maldonado for the many years of service and 
positive involvement in our community, and wish him a wonderful 
retirement. There is no doubt that Judge Maldonado's commitment to 
social justice inside and outside the courtroom will continue to be an 
inspiration to us all.

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