Kay Bailey Hutchison: “it is my pleasure to speak in support of the confirmation of Judge Marcia Crone. She is a native of Dallas and alumna of…”

“it is my pleasure to speak in support of the confirmation of Judge Marcia Crone. She is a native of Dallas and alumna of the University of Texas. She will preside over a newly created seat in Beaumont where she has agreed she will make her home and stay for the duration of her term. I know she will serve with distinction. Judge Crone is currently a U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Texas serving in that capacity since 1992. Marcia was valedictorian of her high school, Hillcrest High School in Dallas, a National Merit Scholar, and the valedictorian of the University of Texas class of 1973. She also graduated first in her class from the University of Houston Law Center in 1978. Her outstanding educational accomplishments are also joined by accomplishments in her professional life. After graduating from law school, she joined the Houston-based firm Andrews & Kurth. Her specialities included product liability, breach of contract, oil and gas, and securities law. She became a partner in that firm where she remained until her appointment to the Federal bench.”