Porterie, Gaston Louis Noel Born January 22, 1885, in Mansura, LA Died March 24, 1953 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 25, 1939, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on February 1, 1939, and received commission on February 9, 1939. Service terminated on March 24, 1953, due to death. Education: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1904 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1915 Professional Career: Private practice, Marksville, Louisiana, 1915-1920 District attorney, Fourteenth Judicial District, Louisiana, 1916-1920 Private practice, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, 1920-1932 District attorney, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, 1920-1932 Attorney general, State of Louisiana, 1932-1939