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Sorg, Herbert Peter
Born December 19, 1911, in St. Mary`s, PA
Died March 11, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 20, 1955, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1955, and received commission on August 1, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1975-1976. Assumed senior status on December 20, 1976. Service terminated on March 11, 1979, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1977-1979
Education:
Duquesne University School of Law, LL.B., 1935
Professional Career:
Died March 11, 1979
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 20, 1955, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1955, and received commission on August 1, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1975-1976. Assumed senior status on December 20, 1976. Service terminated on March 11, 1979, due to death.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1977-1979
Education:
Duquesne University School of Law, LL.B., 1935
Professional Career:
Private practice, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, 1935-1955
State representative, Pennsylvania, 1940-1953; majority whip, 1945-1947; majority leader, 1947; speaker, 1947-1953