[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E125]
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           A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE MARY E. McDEVITT

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 4, 1997

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Honorable Judge 
Mary E. McDevitt on the occasion of her retirement from the 39th 
district court in Roseville, MI. It will be my pleasure to enter this 
statement into the official Congressional Record In February when the 
105th Congress convenes.
  Over the years, Judge McDevitt has enjoyed a fine reputation as a 
distinguished jurist in our community and throughout the State of 
Michigan. She has demonstrated her legal expertise both as a Justice of 
the Peace in Erin Township and in Roseville where she has served as 
district judge for 39 years.
  Judge McDevitt also served as a probation officer and investigator 
for adoptive and boarding home parents as the Macomb County Probate 
Court, Juvenile Division. She has been affiliated with many 
professional organizations, such as the American Bar Association, and 
has generously volunteered her time for civic activities.
  Mr. Speaker, on the special occasion of her retirement after 39 years 
on the bench, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending best wishes 
to Judge McDevitt and her entire family. Her dedication and commitment 
will be greatly missed.

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