On the recordNovember 9, 1997
I join with Mr. Poshard, sponsor of H.R. 1502, in honoring Judge James L. Foreman. H.R. 1502 would designate the United States Courthouse located at 301 West Main St., Benton, Illinois as the James L. Foreman United States Courthouse. Judge Foreman has enjoyed an outstanding career on the Federal bench. During the early years of his career he served as the Massac County State's attorney from 1960 to 1964. In 1972, he was appointed to the Federal bench after serving as the assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois. From 1978 to 1992 he served as the chief judge and in 1992 he took senior status. Judge Foreman was instrumental in instituting formal case management long before it became mandatory in the Federal system. His service to the legal community is marked with diligence, honor and distinction. It is fitting and proper to honor Judge Foreman with this designation.
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