Mr. Speaker, Ms. Norton and Mr. Davis have introduced legislation to honor the distinguished career of Federal judge E. Barrett Prettyman. He served the public on the Federal bench for 26 years, and as chief judge here in the District from 1953 to 1960. Not only was he regarded as an outstanding legal scholar but also he was a leader in judicial reform. Judge Prettyman was a strong advocate for increasing attention to the juvenile justice system here in the District. In addition to focusing on the needs of juvenile offenders, Judge Prettyman championed the cause of the indigent and founded a program at Georgetown Law School to better train lawyers for the indigent. This bill honors the life and contributions of an outstanding jurist and public servant and deserves our support.
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Speaking in support of legislation honoring Federal judge E. Barrett Prettyman.
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