Mentz, Henry Alvan Jr. Born November 10, 1920, in New Orleans, LA Died January 23, 2005, in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 2, 1982, to a seat vacated by Lansing L. Mitchell. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24, 1982, and received commission on June 25, 1982. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1992. Service terminated on December 31, 2001, due to retirement. Education: Tulane University, B.A., 1941 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1943 Professional Career: Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1943 U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Private practice, Hammond, Louisiana, 1946-1982 Staff attorney, Shell Oil Company, 1947-1948 Assistant to the executive counsel to the governor, State of Louisiana, 1948 City attorney, Hammond, Louisiana, 1954-1961