Sharp, Morell Edward Born September 12, 1920, in Portland, OR Died October 19, 1980 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on November 24, 1971, to a seat vacated by George H. Boldt. Confirmed by the Senate on December 2, 1971, and received commission on December 9, 1971. Service terminated on October 19, 1980, due to death. Education: Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1942-1946 Assistant general attorney, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Illinois, and Seattle, Washington, 1948-1956 Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1956-1967 Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, 1967-1970 Associate justice, Supreme Court of the State of Washington, 1970-1971 Special consultant to the attorney general on court management and reform projects, U.S. Department of Justice, 1971