David Price: “Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous pride that we welcome our newest Member, G.K. Butterfield. George Kenneth…”

“Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous pride that we welcome our newest Member, G.K. Butterfield. George Kenneth Butterfield's roots run deep in eastern North Carolina. He is the product of the Wilson County Public Schools. He interrupted his college career at North Carolina Central University to serve in the United States Army. He returned a few years later, went on to law school. His career in private law practice spanned 15 years before he was elected to the Superior Court in 1988. Governor Easley appointed Justice Butterfield, widely respected by lawyers, judges, jurors and citizens, to the Supreme Court of North Carolina in 2001. In the course of his distinguished judicial career, Mr. Butterfield has served as vice president of the North Carolina Bar and president of the Association of Black Lawyers. He is deeply involved in his home community of Wilson, North Carolina, from his Baptist church to local job training programs and child care. The next phase of Justice Butterfield's career will combine his commitment to public service with his expertise in the law. He knows the issues that matter to eastern North Carolinians. I know that his contributions as a Member of Congress will be significant, and we look forward to working with him. Congratulations to G.K. Butterfield.”