Harmon, Melinda Born 1946 in Port Arthur, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by George H.W. Bush on February 28, 1989, to a seat vacated by John V. Singleton, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1989, and received commission on May 22, 1989. Education: Radcliffe College, A.B., 1969 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. John V. Singleton, Jr., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1973-1975 Trial attorney, Litigation Section, Exxon Company, Houston, Texas, 1975-1988 Judge, Texas State Trial Court of General Jurisdiction, Civil Division, 280th District, Harris County, Texas, 1988-1989 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Female