[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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               A TRIBUTE TO CIRCUIT JUDGE ZOE S. BURKHOLZ

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 5, 1994

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to your attention, and 
to pay tribute to, Circuit Judge Zoe S. Burkholz; a person who has 
dedicated her life to the people of Michigan and to the law of our 
great country.
  A resident of Benton Harbor, MI for most of her life, Judge Burkholz 
received her A.B. degree from the University of Michigan in 1945 and 
her juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School 2 
years later.
  In 1952 Judge Burkholz embarked on her life of service by winning an 
appointment from Governor G. Mennen Williams to the bipartisan Board of 
State Canvassers, the board which supervises and certifies State 
elections. Reappointed to this body by three successive Governors, 
Judge Burkholz was eventually made the board's chairman and served in 
this highly esteemed position for a total of 12 years.
  In addition to the critical task of overseeing State elections, Judge 
Burkholz has donated her time and energy to the people of Michigan by 
serving as a delegate to the State Health Coordinating Council and by 
serving on Governor Milliken's Advisory Committee for State 
Correctional Health Care. Besides these activities, she has also been 
actively involved with the Girls Scouts, Boys Scouts and YMCA.
  In 1972, Zoe Burkholz left her law firm of 25 years to be elected a 
probate and juvenile judge of Michigan for the county of Berrien. Judge 
Burkholz continued to interpret and uphold the law from the bench for 
another 22 years, highlighted by her 8 year service as chief circuit 
judge.
  Mr. Speaker, Judge Burkholz has used her keen intellect, strong sense 
of values and deep commitment to public service to truly make a 
difference in the lives of so many in southwestern Michigan. Her 
efforts, dedication and self sacrifice are to be applauded and 
emulated. I feel honored to have her as one of my constituents and 
friends.

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