Original sentence: Elfvin retired from the federal bench, after nearly 33 years of service, on October 5, 2007.Elfvin was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 20, 1974, and received commission the following day.He assumed senior status on July 1, 1987, serving in that capacity until his death, in Lancaster, New York
Edited sentence: Elfvin assumed senior status on July 1, 1987, and retired from the federal bench entirely, after nearly 33 years of service, on October 5, 2007.Elfvin was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 20, 1974, and received his commission the following day