Statement of Hon. Federico Hernandez Denton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, on the Confirmation of Hon. Sonia Sotomayor as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Posted on: Thursday, 6 August 2009, 18:48 CDT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is a of source of enormous pride for all Puerto Ricans and a recognition of her extraordinary achievements.
The Puerto Rico Judiciary is honored with the confirmation of a judge who has dedicated most of her career to the federal bench. Over the years, she has carried her duties impartially, exemplifying judicial independence and a conscientious view of the role of the courts in our society.
Born to Puerto Rican parents, and raised under modest circumstances in New York City, she becomes the first Latina and only the third female Justice to sit on the High Court.
The historic nomination of Judge Sotomayor by President Obama and her confirmation by the U.S. Senate is testament to her unquestionable merit as an attorney and jurist of the highest regard. During a remarkable career spanning more than 30 years, Judge Sotomayor has amassed an unprecedented amount of experience and insight at almost every level of the judicial system, surpassing even that of justices currently sitting on the Supreme Court.
Her academic achievements include degrees earned with the highest honors at Princeton and Yale, two of the most prestigious universities in the United States. Moreover, Judge Sotomayor has remained active as a professor and lecturer on various subjects relating to the study and practice of law. Throughout her career, she has distinguished herself as a prosecutor, corporate attorney and a trial judge for the Southern District of New York. For the past 11 years she has served as an Appeals Court Judge for the Second Circuit, where she has ruled on a wide array of cases and controversies.
Perhaps the best evidence of her capacity, maturity and personal and professional qualifications was revealed during the nomination process, particularly during her appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Facing a panel of demanding senators, she displayed composure, knowledge, and total mastery of the law and the Constitution of the United States.
The confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court constitutes a rare example of the great achievements that can be obtained when attorneys are dedicated to the pursuit of justice, whether in private practice or public service. Similarly, Judge Sotomayor's confirmation should motivate all those who consider a career in the law.
SOURCE Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Source: PR Newswire
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