[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E95]
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                     TRIBUTE TO JUDGE BYRON KINDER

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 29, 2003

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career in public service has come to a 
close. The Honorable Judge Byron Kinder retired from his position as 
Cole County's circuit court judge on January 1, 2003.
  A graduate of the University of Missouri and Georgetown Law School, 
Judge Kinder has been a highly respected judge in Cole County for 
thirty years.
  Judge Kinder is well known for his sense of humor, his directness, 
and his ability to quickly get at the heart of the problem. Through his 
time in office, he has treated all before him with the same sense of 
justice and respect.
  In 1962, he entered private practice in Cole County and served as an 
assistant prosecutor. In 1965, Judge Kinder was appointed prosecutor by 
Governor Warren Hearnes, serving until 1972, when he was elected 
circuit court judge.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Judge Kinder all the best as he moves on to the 
next step in his life. I know the members of the House will join me in 
wishing him well.

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