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Politz, Henry Anthony
Born May 9, 1932, in Napoleonville, LA
Died May 25, 2002, in Shreveport, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 3, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 12, 1979, and received commission on July 13, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on August 10, 1999. Service terminated on May 25, 2002, due to death.
Education:
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1958
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
Died May 25, 2002, in Shreveport, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 3, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 12, 1979, and received commission on July 13, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1992-1999. Assumed senior status on August 10, 1999. Service terminated on May 25, 2002, due to death.
Education:
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1958
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), J.D., 1959
Professional Career:
U.S. Air Force, 1951-1955
Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1959-1979
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1992-1998