Judge Sonia Sotomayor When the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, it made her the first Latina and the third woman to serve on the highest court in the land.  Representative Coleman released the following statement: “This is an historic moment for all Americans, and particularly for women and people of color.  President Obama’s nomination and Senate confirmation of Judge Sotomayor has moved America forward, and reminded us that in this country all things are possible.  Today is a day of celebration for all Americans.”
State Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) currently chairs the Committee on County Affairs, and serves on the Public Health and Calendars Committees.  He also chairs the Legislative Study Group, a house caucus comprised of over 50 members that are committed to developing sound public policy for Texas families.  Additionally, he serves on the Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabilization Funding.