Butterfield Applauds Timmons-Goodson Nomination

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s nomination of former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina:

“This afternoon, President Barack Obama nominated former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson to serve as District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

“Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson is an excellent choice to serve as District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. She served as a North Carolina trial and appellate judge for more than twenty years. Justice Timmons-Goodson’s service on the North Carolina Supreme Court earned her the respect of judicial colleagues from across the state and country. Her character and reputation are beyond reproach.

“I commend President Barack Obama for his confidence in Justice Timmons-Goodson and in recognizing her ability to serve with distinction in the federal judiciary. This vacancy has been deemed to be a judicial emergency by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. The post has been vacant for more than 10 years; the longest vacancy in the country. It is the responsibility of the Republican leadership in the United States Senate to conduct a hearing and proceed to a vote on this nomination. It is my hope that Justice Timmons-Goodson will be confirmed without delay.”