[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  THE VERDICT: EXCELLENT ON ALL COUNTS

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention 
to the career of one of Michigan's most distinguished jurists, the 
Honorable Paul N. Doner, Bay County, MI, probate judge. He was honored 
at a retirement party on November 10, and it is fitting that his 
career, which touched so many individuals, be recounted here.
  A graduate of both the University of Michigan and the Wayne State 
University Law School, Judge Doner earned his law degree in 1958. He 
started his career of service to the people by serving in the U.S. Army 
in 1959 and 1960, before entering private practice in Detroit and 
Livonia. For 8 years he served as director of the Bay/Midland Legal Aid 
Society, working to help those in need obtain skillful and necessary 
legal assistance. Since 1977, Judge Doner has served as Bay County 
probate judge.
  In addition to handling his very demanding caseload, Judge Doner has 
also taken the time to add to his expertise in legal education through 
classes and seminars, as well as through membership in a multitude of 
civic organizations including the Association for Retarded Citizens, 
Children's Charter, the Council on Aging, and several others. He has 
shared his experience and capability by serving as an instructor in 
urban law clinics, for paralegals, and foster parent training.
  As with any successful individual, his professional career has been 
bolstered by his family, including his wife Dena, and his three 
children: Alan, Linda, and Gary. He has another reason to enjoy his 
retirement with the birth of his first granddaughter, Amanda, less than 
3 months ago.
  Mr. Speaker, at a time when careers in public service are more 
demanding, those who have selflessly given to the public, such as Judge 
Paul Doner, deserve our thanks and praise. I urge all of my colleagues 
to join me in wishing Judge Doner and his family every success and new 
challenge in retirement. He has given a great deal to the public, and 
his efforts are sincerely appreciated.

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