Deno Himonas, '89, Recommended for Utah Supreme Court

The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee voted Tuesday to recommend that 3rd District Judge Constandinos "Deno" Himonas be confirmed for a spot on the Utah Supreme Court.

The vote was 7-0 to approve Himonas, who was nominated by Gov. Gary Herbert to fill the vacancy created by the Feb. 1 retirement of Justice Ronald Nehring. A vote by the entire Utah Senate on the confirmation is expected to take place Friday.

If approved, Himonas, who is Greek Orthodox, would be the only non-Mormon on the Supreme Court.