UNITED STATES COURT OF CUSTOMS AND PATENT APPEALS Whereas, the Honorable Ambrose O'Connell was appointed Associate Judge of this Court on June 27, 1944, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and Whereas, the said Ambrose O'Connell has served for eighteen consecutive years as a Judge and Acting Chief Judge of this Court; and Whereas, his service has reflected deep devotion, conspicuous ability and great efficiency in the discharge of his duties, Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the Chief Judge and the Associate Judges of the said Court, do hereby extend to Judge Ambrose O'Connell our felicitations and congratulations on his long and distinguished career; and be it Resolved, That we hereby express our deep appreciation of his sterling character, his scholarly and learned ability, his uniform courtesy, his judicial poise and pleasing personality; and be it further Resolved, That it is our sincere hope that he may enjoy many more years of good health and happiness. EUGENE WORLEY, Chief Judge. JOSEPH R. JACKSON, Senior Judge. GILES S. RICH, Associate Judge. I. JACK MARTIN Associate Judge. ARTHUR M. SMITH, Associate Judge. XXI RETIREMENT OF CABELL N. PRYOR CLERK OF THE COURT Hon. EUGENE WORLEY, JUNE 5, 1962. Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, Washington 25, D.C. DEAR JUDGE WORLEY: I have decided to relinquish the position of Clerk of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, as of the close of business, July 31, 1962. I was appointed as Assistant Clerk of this Court, effective as of January 1, 1945 and served in that capacity until June 30, 1952, at which time I was appointed as Clerk and have served in that capacity since that date. My service with the Court has been a most pleasant experience. The associations I have had with the Judges and personnel of the Court have been most cordial in every respect. It is with a feeling of regret that I leave, but I have reached the age where the work is becoming somewhat burdensome to me and feel that the time has arrived when I should have a period of leisure while my health is such that I can enjoy it. You may be assured of my best wishes and prayers for the continued success of the Court and the happiness of each one of you. Respectfully yours, CABELL N. PRYOR. UNITED STATES COURT OF CUSTOMS AND PATENT APPEALS, Washington, June 15, 1962. Mr. CABELL N. PRYOR, United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, Washington 25, D.C. DEAR CAB: It is with genuine regret that I accept on behalf of the Court your resignation as reflected in your letter of June 5, 1962, to become effective July 31, 1962. You have served this Court since January 1, 1945, first as Assistant Clerk and since July 1, 1952, as Clerk of the Court. During those years you have enjoyed the admiration and confidence, not only of the judges of the Court and your fellow employees, but also the members of the Bar who have practiced before it during that period. The Court would, of course, have been pleased for you to have served through to your maximum retirement age; however, we respect the reason prompting your desire to avail yourself of your retirement privileges at this time. Our very best wishes for your future happiness and good health go with you. Sincerely, XXII EUGENE WORLEY. UNITED STATES COURT OF CUSTOMS AND PATENT APPEALS JULY 13, 1962. The following resolution was adopted by the court today: After 28 years in the Federal Service, 17 of which were spent in this court, Cabell N. Pryor is retiring, effective at the close of business July 31, 1962, under the provisions of the Civil Service Retirement Act. Mr. Pryor came to this court on January 1, 1945, as Assistant Clerk and served in that capacity until July 1, 1952, at which time he was appointed Clerk of the court to succeed Arthur B. Shelton. During these many years of service, Mr. Pryor has enjoyed the admiration and confidence of not only the judges of the court and his fellow employees, but also the members of the bar who have practiced here during this period. Mr. Pryor has been a loyal and outstanding member of the staff of the court, and we shall miss him. Mr. Pryor takes into his retirement the best wishes and warm regards from all those who have had the privilege of working with him. The court directs that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the court and that a copy of it be given to him. Eugene Worley, EUGENE WORLEY, Chief Judge. Giles S. Rich, GILES S. RICH, Associate Judge. I. Jack Martin, I. JACK MARTIN, Associate Judge. ARTHUR M. SMITH, Associate Judge. XXIII RETIREMENT OF JOSEPH G. GAUGES JULY 23, 1962. Hon. EUGENE WORLEY, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, Room 7513 Internal Revenue Building, Washington 25, D.C. DEAR JUDGE WORLEY: Having reached retirement age and having served in the Federal Government fifty-one years, forty-eight of which have been with the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, I hereby tender my resignation as Marshal of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, effective at the close of business on Saturday, September 1, 1962. No words can describe the feelings I have at my departure from the Court where I have spent so many happy hours. My relationship with all the Judges and personnel of the Court has been a most happy memory. Assuring you of my continued devotion to the interests and welfare of the Court and all its members, I am Sincerely yours, (Signed) Joseph G. Gauges Marshal. UNITED STATES Court of CUSTOMS AND PATENT APPEALS, MR. JOSEPH G. GAUGES, Washington July 30, 1962. U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, Washington 25, D.C. DEAR JOE: No one knows better than you how many words we judges use in disposing of the many complex appeals coming before us, but I know of none by which I can adequately express our genuine appreciation for the devoted service you have rendered this court for the past forty-eight years. I have never known a more pleasant, conscientious, efficient and cooperative individual than you have proved yourself to be. Although the court unanimously agreed to extend your services for an additional eighteen month period, your personal desire to avail yourself of your present retirement privileges and the freedom to enjoy a less onerous way of life is understandable. It is with genuine regret that I accept your resignation effective September 1, 1962, but you may rest assured that we appreciate your continued devotion to the interest and welfare of the court and all its members. It goes without saying that those sentiments are fully reciprocated by all the judges and the other personnel of this court. You will always be welcome. Sincerely, XXIV EUGENE WORLEY. UNITED STATES COURT OF CUSTOMS AND PATENT APPEALS Whereas, Joseph G. Gauges entered the service of the court on November 1, 1914; and Whereas, Mr. Gauges has, except for a period in the military service of this country, been continuously in the service of the court since November 1, 1914; and Whereas, Mr. Gauges has served as Marshall of the court since February 1, 1930; Whereas, Mr. Gauges has served the court for a longer period than any other officer of the court; and Whereas, Mr. Gauges has throughout the years served this court with diligence, efficiency, and loyalty above and beyond the call of duty; Now, therefore, we express our deep appreciation to him for his forty-seven years of devoted and faithful service. EUGENE WORLEY, Chief Judge. GILES S. RICH, Associate Judge. I. JACK MARTIN, Associate Judge. ARTHUR M. SMITH, Associate Judge. |