Norman Mineta: “I rise in support of H.R. 3693 to designate the U.S. Courthouse under construction in Denver as the ``Byron White United…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 3693 to designate the U.S. Courthouse under construction in Denver as the ``Byron White United States Courthouse.'' Byron White was born in Fort Collins, CO, in 1917. He attended high school in Wellington, CO, from which he graduated valedictorian. He was a varsity football player and student body president at the University of Colorado, where he earned his bachelor's degree. In 1946, he earned his L.L.B. from Yale Law School. Byron White distinguished himself as a professional athlete, Rhodes Scholar, naval officer, deputy attorney general, and most notably, as a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. He will be remembered on the Court for his great skill in oral argument. During his tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice White ruled on issues such as Miranda, affirmative action, and school desecration. Because of Justice White's great service to his country, I urge adoption of H.R. 3693 to designate the U.S. Courthouse under construction in Denver as the ``Byron White United States Courthouse.''”