the time.

I do think it appropriate, however, to acknowledge of some of you here with us and, again, each of those a deserves a long and extended applause; but we would day. So I must ask each one introduced to simply stand people see you, and I will move right on through and if you wish, you may recognize their presence as a body. control that, so, if you wish to express special attention to you.

(Laughter)

First, the Italian Ambassador, His Excellency Roberto G (Applause)

You have met the Consul General of Italy, His Exc sandro Cortese DeBosis.

(Applause)

A former Attorney General of the United States, Th Herbert Brownell.

(Applause)

Police Commissioner of the City of New York, Th Michael Codd.

(Applause)

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The Assistant Attorney General of the United States, in charge of the Civil Division, The Honorable Barbara Babcock.

(Applause)

Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, General Rowland F. Kirks.

(Applause)

Director-Designate of the Federal Judicial Center, Professor Leo

Levin.

(Applause)

Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, The Honorable David Edelstein.

(Applause)

And many of his colleagues of that Bench, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District, whose Chief Judge is being represented by Judge Thomas C. Platt.

(Applause)

The Honorable Ruggero Aldisert, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and member of the Board of the Federal Judicial Center.

(Applause)

Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, The Honorable Wilfred Feinberg and The Honorable William Mulligan.

(Applause)

The Surrogate of Kings County, The Honorable Bernard Bloom. (Applause)

The Surrogate of Queens County, The Honorable Louis D. Laurino. (Applause)

The Surrogate of New York County, The Honorable Millard Midonick.

(Applause)

HONORABLE EDWARD D. RE

The President of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Mr. Adrian de Wind.

(Applause)

The President of the New York County Lawyers Association, Mr. Lawrence Cusak.

(Applause)

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of New York Law School, Mr. John Thornton.

(Applause)

The Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. John's University, Col. Saul Fromkes.

(Applause)

Vice Presidents of St. John's University, the Reverend Joseph Dirvin and the Reverend John Newman.

(Applause)

Dean of the Columbia Law School, Michael Sovern.

(Applause)

Dean of St. John's School of Law, John Murphy.

(Applause)

Dean of New York Law School, E. Donald Shapiro.

(Applause)

Congressman of New York, The Honorable Joseph Addabbo. (Applause)

Another Congressman of New York, The Honorable Mario Biaggi. (Applause)

Another Congressman of New York, The Honorable Bruce Caputo. (Applause)

Of course, ladies and gentlemen, I can not single out but I do wish to acknowledge the presence of many, many distinguished members of the Federal and State Judiciary seated immediately before the

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have served our nation with great distinction in numerous and it is fitting yours should be the first judicial appointe Carter administration.

mber well the confidence my brother, President Kennedy, 1 when he appointed you Chairman of the Foreign Claims - Commission in 1961, and I want to assure you that I confidence.

ve my very best wishes as you assume your important and g new responsibilities."

Ted Kennedy, United States Senator."

est wishes on your Investiture. I am so sorry that NATO as called me abroad and forced me to miss your ceremony, -hat you have my every confidence, and my very best wishes

ly, Jacob K. Javits, United States Senator."

we served well on the Bench and are now most deserving ef Judge of the Customs Court. Your family and friends n to be proud and I wish I could be with them to honor

very good wish,

y, Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr., Speaker of the House."

HONORABLE EDWARD D. RE

I have the privilege of reading the following communication: "Please accept my congratulations as you assume the distinctive honor of Chief Judge of the United States Customs Court. Although my schedule makes it impossible for me to attend, you have my warmest wishes for continued success and happiness in this new and challenging appointment."

Signed, "Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Joseph A. Califano, Jr."

In addition, I have the privilege to read into the record the following short communication:

"I just want to extend to you my very best wishes upon your appointment as Chief Judge of the United States Customs Court.

"The people of the United States have been very fortunate to have you serving on the Customs Court since 1969. Your scholastic record, your many published works, your noteworthy years of service to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and your tenure as an exceptionally competent Judge, certainly well qualify you for this newest honor.

“Joan and I want you and Peggy to know that our thoughts will be with you as Chief Justice Burger swears you in.

"With warmest regards,

"Sincerely, Walter F. Mondale, Vice President of the United States." And from a former Vice President of the United States, the following to Chief Judge Re:

"I deeply regret that I can not accept the kind invitation of my friend Judge Edward D. Re to be in New York for his Investiture ceremony on May 27th. I do want to send my greetings to all in attendance, however, and to join Ed Re's many friends and admirers in extending congratulations to him on this significant occasion. "Best wishes."

Signed, "Hubert H. Humphrey, Senator."

Before calling upon The Chief Justice to administer the Constitutional Oath to Chief Judge Re, may I say that — with all due deference to the President of the United States - today's ceremony would not be taking place were it not for the cooperation of a lovely lady whose presence adorns this occasion as no one else's could; the proud and gracious mother of Chief Judge Re, Mrs. Marina Maetta Re.