Prado, Edward Charles Born 1947 in San Antonio, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 6, 1984, to a seat vacated by C. Frederick Shannon, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 1984, and received commission on March 30, 1984. Service terminated on May 13, 2003, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on February 6, 2003, to a seat vacated by Robert M. Parker; Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 2003, and received commission on May 5, 2003. Education: San Antonio Junior College, A.A., 1967 University of Texas, Austin, B.A., 1969 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1972-1987 Assistant district attorney, Bexar County, Texas, 1972-1976 Assistant federal public defender, Western District of Texas, 1976-1980 Judge, 187th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, 1980 U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1981-1984 Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: Male