George Edward Cire
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George Edward Cire was a United States federal judge
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Born in Houston, Texas
, Cire received a B.S.
from St. Edward's University
in 1943 and was in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II
, from 1943 to 1946. He received an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law
in 1948. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
from 1949 to 1950. He was a U.S. Marine Corps from 1950 to 1951. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
from 1951 to 1964. He was a judge on the 165th District Court, Houston, Texas from 1964 to 1976. He was an Associate justice, 14th Court of Civil Appeals, Houston, Texas from 1976 to 1979.
Cire was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
. Cire was nominated by President Jimmy Carter
on February 13, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on May 10, 1979, and received his commission on May 11, 1979. Cire served in that capacity until May 5, 1985, due to his death.
He died in Houston, Texas
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United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, Cire received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from St. Edward's University
St. Edward's University
St. Edward's University is a private Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located south of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The university offers a liberal arts education and its campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Austin. The campus's most notable landmark is Main...
in 1943 and was in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 1943 to 1946. He received an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law
The University of Texas School of Law, also known as UT Law, is an ABA-certified American law school located on the University of Texas at Austin campus. The law school has been in operation since the founding of the University in 1883. It was one of only two schools at the University when it was...
in 1948. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
from 1949 to 1950. He was a U.S. Marine Corps from 1950 to 1951. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
from 1951 to 1964. He was a judge on the 165th District Court, Houston, Texas from 1964 to 1976. He was an Associate justice, 14th Court of Civil Appeals, Houston, Texas from 1976 to 1979.
Cire was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the southern part of Texas...
. Cire was nominated by President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office...
on February 13, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on May 10, 1979, and received his commission on May 11, 1979. Cire served in that capacity until May 5, 1985, due to his death.
He died in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
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