Sterling, Ross N. Born January 18, 1931, in Houston, TX Died January 14, 1988, in Houston, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by Gerald Ford on April 13, 1976, to a seat vacated by Allen B. Hannay. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission on May 7, 1976. Service terminated on January 14, 1988, due to death. Education: University of Texas, B.A., 1956 University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1957 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1951-1954 Law clerk, Hon. John R. Brown, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1957-1958 Private practice, Texas, 1958-1976