OTHER-1997-54 Designation of Hon. Thomas C. Platt to Sit in the District Court for the Western District of New York, Aug 18, 1997.pdf is a legal document issued by the United States Judicial Conference. It is a formal notice of the designation of Hon. Thomas C. Platt to serve as a judge in the District Court for the Western District of New York. This document details the requirements for the appointment, including the appointment of a judge to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Richard J. Barbara. It also outlines the experience and qualifications of Hon. Thomas C. Platt, as well as the terms of the appointment. This document is available in PDF format.