Sidney M. Aronovitz
Sidney Myer Aronovitz (born June 20, 1920 in Key West , Florida , † January 8, 1997 in Miami , Florida) was an American lawyer and politician . After his appointment by President Gerald Ford , he served as a federal judge in the federal district court for the southern district of Florida from 1976 to 1988 .
Career
After graduating from school, Sidney Aronovitz attended the University of Florida in Gainesville , where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1942 . He was then at the 1943 College of Law of the University of juris doctor doctorate. From 1943 to 1946 he served in the US Army and rose to captain . He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service . After retiring from the military, he practiced as a lawyer in Miami. He worked in this profession until 1976. During this time he was also active in local politics and was a member of the City Commission , the city government of Miami, from 1962 to 1966 . In 1965, he served as Vice Mayor and thus as Deputy Mayor Robert King High .
On August 4, 1976, Aronovitz was appointed by President Ford to succeed William O. Mehrtens as a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida . After confirmation by the US Senate , which took place on September 17 of the same year, he was able to take office four days later. On October 31, 1988, he transferred to senior status and effectively retired. His seat fell to Donald L. Graham . Aronovitz then worked as a judge at the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court from 1989 to 1992 . He died on January 8, 1997 in Miami. In 2009, the Key West Courthouse, home to the District Court for the Southern District of Florida, was renamed the Sidney M. Aronovitz United States Courthouse .
Web links
- Sidney M. Aronovitz in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- Sidney M. Aronovitz at The Political Graveyard
- Sidney M. Aronovitz in the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Aronovitz, Sidney M. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Aronovitz, Sidney Myer (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American lawyer and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 20, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Key West , Florida |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 8, 1997 |
| Place of death | Miami , Florida |