[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING WESLEY JON NYKAMP UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 20TH CIRCUIT 
                           COURT OF MICHIGAN

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                          HON. PETER HOEKSTRA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Judge Wesley J. 
Nykamp upon his retirement from the 20th Circuit Court of Michigan.
  The Honorable Wesley J. Nykamp is worthy of recognition for his many 
years of dedicated public service to the people of Ottawa County as a 
judge and county prosecutor.
  Judge Nykamp was awarded the Scholarship Key of the Delta Theta Phi 
Law Fraternity for Excellence in Scholarship in 1967 while attaining 
his law degree from Wayne State University Law School.
  He joined the Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office as Chief Assistant 
Prosecutor on January 1, 1975, and was elected to serve as judge in 
1990. He oversaw the remodeling of the circuit court and the 
establishment of the Family Court during his tenure, and as Chief Judge 
of the Circuit Court he designated himself to serve as one of the 
Family Court judges.
  Judge Nykamp is well-respected and held in the highest regard among 
those in the Michigan court system. His interest in the people of 
Ottawa County and in upholding justice in the legal system is a trait 
to be admired. He will be missed in the courtroom.
  Mr. Speaker, please let it be known that on this 16th day of March in 
2006, that the U.S. House of Representatives acknowledges the 
contributions and achievements of Judge Nykamp and wishes him well upon 
his retirement.

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