The Supreme Court Ohio Annual Report

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Pictured: 1) The Ohio State Highway Patrol Color Guard opens the ceremony with the advancing of the
colors. 2) Chief Justice Moyer swears in Justice Stratton as her husband, John A. Lundberg III, looks on.
3) Justice O'Connor takes the oath of office with her son, Alex, by her side. 4-6) Justice Stratton's staff are
recognized: Connie Crim (top, left) and Kristina Hawk, Sue Bowery and David Bartleson. 7) Members of
Justice O'Connor's staff are recognized as well. From left: Tony Shroeder, Matt Abens, Pierce Reed and Jill
Winn.
Photos by Jack Kustron
her work on community corrections,
homelessness and mental illness issues.
“A judge has the unique ability to
be a convener, to call a meeting to
which everyone will come. A judge can
encourage parties to set aside turf battles
and to partner together to solve complex
and difficult issues,” Justice Stratton said.
Justice O’Connor reflected on the
challenges and rewards of being a Justice.
“There are no easy cases heard before
the Supreme Court,” she said. “It is the
challenge that the cases present that keeps
this job so very interesting.
“Serving on the Court has been as
rewarding as it is challenging. I thoroughly
enjoy the work, the colleagues and the
staff at the Court. I continue to be grateful
for the opportunity to serve in such a
meaningful capacity,” Justice O’Connor
said.
Justice Stratton was appointed to
the Supreme Court March 7, 1996, to
complete the term of former Justice
Craig Wright. She first was elected to the
Supreme Court in November 1996. Justice
O’Connor first was elected in November
2002.
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