[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 14] [Senate] [Pages 19549-19550] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ REMEMBERING JUDGE VINCENT MICELI Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to recognize the extraordinary legacy of the late retired Riverside Superior Court Judge Victor Miceli, who passed away on September 16, 2010. He was a champion of justice, leader of city restoration projects, and preserver of the history of the city of Riverside, CA--his adopted hometown for which he worked diligently for nearly half a century. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh Law School in 1952 and serving as the judge advocate general in the U.S. Army, Vincent Miceli relocated to Riverside in 1961. He opened a private civil practice, which he maintained until he was appointed by Governor George Deukmejian to the Superior Court in 1986. Throughout his tenure, during which he served as a presiding judge, he rendered decisions in many high-profile cases, including those involving local politics, city growth, and environmental issues. Judge Miceli's civic involvement included establishing Federal and State appellate courthouses in downtown Riverside, shaping this area as a justice center enhanced by $100 million in new construction. He also spearheaded restoration of the historic 1903 Beaux Arts courthouse on the city's Main Street and contributed to the restoration and preservation of the city's historic Evergreen Cemetery. In the words of retired appellate Judge John Gabbert: ``His contributions to the City and County of Riverside have just been beyond measure.'' [[Page 19550]] I extend my heartfelt condolences to Judge Miceli's family, friends, and colleagues. He will be truly missed. ____________________