[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S7155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORABLE ULYSSES WHITTAKER BOYKIN INVESTITURE

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the 
Honorable Ulysses Whittaker Boykin on his appointment as a new judge of 
the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan. On Friday, June 18 he will 
be invested and begin his official duties.
  Judge Boykin is very deserving of this appointment. Throughout his 
career, he has maintained the strongest of commitments to the highest 
legal standards. From his early days as an associate attorney in some 
of Michigan's finest law firms to his most recent position as a Partner 
and Shareholder in the firm of Lewis, White & Clay, Judge Boykin has 
always distinguished himself and received recognition by his peers for 
his excellent knowledge of the law and his legal ability.
  Additionally, Judge Boykin is very involved with his community. From 
his role with the Detroit Civil Service Commission to his work in 
mentoring high school and college students, his involvement in these 
activities and so many more have well prepared him for this 
appointment.
  It gives me great pleasure to welcome Judge Boykin to the bench. His 
reputation as being fair-minded precedes him, and I am confident the 
3rd Judicial Circuit Court and the State of Michigan will benefit from 
his tenure.

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