Texas Senators & Congressman Applaud Senate Approval of Diana Saldaña for Federal Judge in South Texas
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Feb 8, 2011, 0 Comments
Courtesy Lesley Lopez,
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with Congressman Henry Cuellar, (TX-28), released the following statements today after the Senate approved the nomination of U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Saldaña of Laredo to be District Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas: “I am pleased the Senate recognized Judge Diana Saldaña’s outstanding qualifications and has confirmed her for this important post in the Southern District of Texas. She has extensive judicial experience and has handled a caseload of critical issues, ranging from immigration to narcotics to health care. Judge Diana Saldaña’s academic and professional credentials and her breadth of experience will serve her well on the federal bench in Laredo ,” said Hutchison.
“I am pleased the Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed the nomination of Judge Diana Saldaña of Laredo to serve as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas and congratulate her on this significant achievement. It is just the latest in a long line of accomplishments for Judge Saldaña, whose life story and career stand as an inspiration for many,” Cornyn said. “Her journey from summers spent working as a migrant farmer beginning when she was 10 years old, to becoming the first in her family to earn a college degree, and now being nominated by the President to serve as a federal judge truly exemplifies the American dream. I was proud to have recommended her to the President for this nomination and look forward to seeing her continue to succeed and serve Texans with distinction in this new role.”
“I’m glad that we can come together in the spirit of bipartisanship and help work the heavy caseload we have on the border. Judge Saldaña exemplifies the type of person we need to serve in the demanding courts of the Southern Judicial District of Texas,” said Cuellar. “She is a hard-working, talented and intelligent woman with an impressive legal trajectory who will serve the people of Laredo and surrounding areas with dedication and discipline.”
