Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Announce Bill to Rename Laredo Courthouse After Judge Kazen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after introducing legislation today to rename the Laredo Federal Building and United States Courthouse the “George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse.”

“Judge Kazen has served the people of Texas honorably as a United States district judge for over 40 years and before that as an officer in the U.S. Air Force,” said Sen. Cruz. “Naming the courthouse in Laredo after Judge Kazen will serve as a lasting testament to his lifetime of service.”

“This bill will help recognize a selfless Texan who has devoted his life to country and the rule of law,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Judge Kazen represents the best our legal system has to offer, and this honor will remind Texans of that for generations to come.”

Judge Kazen has been an integral part of the Laredo community for decades. After finishing his service in the United States Air Force, Judge Kazen returned to his hometown of Laredo to practice law. After earning a nomination from President Jimmy Carter in 1979, he has spent decades as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Outside of the courtroom, Judge Kazen is a stalwart of his community serving numerous civic organizations in South Texas. 

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