Three legislators released a statement this week praising legislation to honor a longtime federal judge.
On Wednesday, Congressman Mac Thornberry and Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn released a statement praising legislation aimed at renaming the federal courthouse in Amarillo to honor Judge Mary Lou Robinson. The legislation recently passed the House of Representatives on a voice vote.
In the statement, the officials praised Robinson and announced support for the legislation. Representative Thornberry is listed as the sponsor of the legislation.
Robinson has served as a federal judge for the United States District Court of the Northern District Court of Texas since being appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979. President Donald Trump has nominated attorney Matthew J. Kacsmaryk to succeed Robinson, following the judge's announcement of her coming retirement.
Please see below for the full statements from each legislator.
“This bill will honor Judge Robinson’s dedicated public service and inspiring contributions to Amarillo,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I commend my colleagues on the Committee for supporting this bill to honor Judge Robinson, and I look forward to ushering it through the full Senate.”
“Naming the Amarillo courthouse after Judge Robinson will serve as a lasting testament to her career of service to Texans,” Sen. Cruz said. "I am glad to support this tribute to her legacy."
“Judge Robinson is a legal pioneer who is unequivocally respected and admired. She has always set high standards for herself and others, and our system of justice has benefitted,” said Rep. Thornberry. “Having her name join that of Judge Marvin Jones will be a perpetual reminder of those standards and of her legacy.”
Judge Mary Lou Robinson
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