Kentucky Court of Justice
Statement by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer

Press Release Date:  Thursday, June 22, 2006  
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Statement by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Donald C. Wintersheimer
June 22, 2006

"I have absolutely no intention to retire early. I plan to complete my term on Dec. 31, 2006.

"In 1998, I clearly and unequivocally promised the voters that I would serve a full term, the Lord willing. I intend to fulfill that solemn commitment.

"I have no criticism of others who do retire early. I respect their personal decision in that regard."

Note: Justice Wintersheimer serves the 6th Supreme Court District, which is comprised of 21 counties in Northern Kentucky. He has the distinction of being the longest-serving member of the Supreme Court of Kentucky. He was first elected to the Supreme Court in 1982 and was re-elected in 1990 and 1998.