Bob Franks: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 560, as amended, designates the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Old San Juan, Puerto…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 560, as amended, designates the Federal Building and United States Courthouse in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the ``Jose V. Toledo Federal Building and United States Courthouse.'' Jose Toledo was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor in law from the University of Puerto Rico Law School. Judge Toledo served on the Federal bench in the United States District Court, District of Puerto Rico, from December 1, 1970 until February 1980, when he died in office at the age of 49. At the time of his death, Judge Toledo was the chief judge for the Puerto Rico District. Prior to his appointment to the Federal bench, Judge Toledo served as an Assistant United States Attorney, as a lawyer in local government in Puerto Rico, as a partner in private law practice, and served in the United States Army as a member of the Judge Advocate Corps. This legislation is a fitting tribute to honor the career and judicial contributions of the late Judge Jose V. Toledo. Mr. Speaker, I support this bill, and I encourage my colleagues to support it as well.”