[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 22609]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CELEBRATING THE DEDICATION OF THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE BUILDING IN 
                           FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise to recognize the dedication 
of the Federal courthouse building in Fresno, CA, which is to occur 
October 18.
  The magnificent Federal courthouse building will provide the much-
needed space and capacity to effectively serve a region that is 
continuing to grow at a rapid rate. This building will help ensure the 
swift and efficient administration of justice to the people of the 
Fresno Division of the Eastern District, which covers the counties of 
Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, 
Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne. Furthermore, this impressive edifice 
will be the most tangible and powerful symbol of the American justice 
system to the people of the region.
  In addition to meeting the needs of the court for additional space 
and related purposes, the Federal courthouse building will be a 
centerpiece and catalyst for the continued renaissance of downtown 
Fresno. The strikingly designed courthouse stands as part of the 
downtown skyline that continues to grow. I am particularly pleased that 
the Federal Government has been an integral partner in downtown 
revitalization with this and other projects. Together, they have 
brought thousands of employees to the area. I applaud the efforts of 
all those in the community who, through their commitment and 
dedication, helped make this latest addition to the downtown Fresno 
landscape a reality.
  I hope this courthouse will ultimately be named for Senior U.S. 
District Judge Robert E. Coyle, a man who is widely and greatly admired 
and respected for his work as a judge. Judge Coyle has had a 
distinguished career as an attorney and on the bench. Appointed to 
California's Eastern Court in 1982, Judge Coyle has served the Eastern 
District for 20 years, including 6 years as a senior judge.
  For over a decade, Judge Coyle has been a tireless champion of the 
effort to build this courthouse. He has been seen daily walking to and 
from the building site assuring that the job was done right, which I am 
proud to report is certainly the case. A courthouse building named in 
his honor will stand as a testament to the people of California of the 
distinguished career and the dedicated work of Judge Robert E. Coyle.
  I am proud to commemorate the dedication of the Federal courthouse 
building in Fresno, and wish its occupants and the people of the Fresno 
Division of the Eastern District a bright future as we continue to work 
to bring justice and equality to all.

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