Jay Rockefeller: “I am proud to recommend a very distinguished West Virginian be confirmed today to the post of Federal district judge for…”

“I am proud to recommend a very distinguished West Virginian be confirmed today to the post of Federal district judge for northern West Virginia. I'm honored to have joined with my senior colleague, Senator Byrd, in recommending that the President present this nomination. Senator Byrd and I have recommended Judge Craig Broadwater to this important post because he represents the very best of our State. He is the perfect blend of talent, energy, strength, and commitment to his fellow human beings--and, Mr. President, his life and his career are evidence of this fact. I had the privilege of appointing Judge Broadwater to the West Virginia First Judicial Circuit in 1993, when I was Governor. He was thereafter elected to the post in 1984. Since then, he was rated by the West Virginia State Bar as the No. 1 judge in the circuit, became chairman of the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission, and then chief judge for the first circuit in 1987, 1988, and 1995. To fully appreciate this remarkable man, you need to understand that Judge Broadwater is only 45 years old, and he has already had a outstanding judicial career. Craig's career is rooted in a lifetime of incredible service to this country and his community.”