Rep. Doggett Statement on White House Nomination of Rodney Gilstrap for U.S. District Judge, Eastern District

May 19, 2011

Washington—Following the news today that President Obama will nominate Rodney Gilstrap for U.S. District Judge, Eastern District, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), chair of the Texas Democratic Delegation, issued the following statement:

"I am pleased that Rodney Gilstrap, whom our Texas Democratic Delegation recommended on March 22, 2010, has finally been nominated. He will bring to this important job extensive professional experience, a distinguished record of service to his community, and a life time of living in East Texas. I appreciate the confidence that our Senators have also expressed in him and hope that he is promptly confirmed."