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Spears, Adrian Anthony
Born July 8, 1910, in Darlington, SC
Died May 9, 1991, in San Antonio, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1962, and received commission on March 17, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1979. Assumed senior status on October 10, 1979. Service terminated on December 31, 1982, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1981-1982
Education:
University of South Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1934
Professional Career:
Died May 9, 1991, in San Antonio, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1962, and received commission on March 17, 1962. Served as chief judge, 1962-1979. Assumed senior status on October 10, 1979. Service terminated on December 31, 1982, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1981-1982
Education:
University of South Carolina School of Law, LL.B., 1934
Professional Career:
Private practice, Darlington, South Carolina, 1934-1936
Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 1937-1961
Special judge, Texas District Court, 1951
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1971-1975
Vice president, Tetco, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, 1983-1991
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, September 25, 1961; no Senate vote