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and looking forward to tackling the important work we have ahead of us in a collaborative manner with her and the other members of the court.” Dozens of Justice McGee Brown’s sorority sisters were in the audience, and several members of the leadership of the Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority made a special presentation to Justice McGee Brown at the conclusion of the ceremony. Gov. Strickland appointed former Judge McGee Brown to the Supreme Court seat vacated by Chief Justice O’Connor when she began her term as the head of the judiciary. Justice McGee Brown said she was honored to join the court during historic times. “I have tremendous respect for the court and the important role it has in our democracy,” she said. “I am humbled by this opportunity and consider it a privilege to serve with the other distinguished jurists on the court.” Justice McGee Brown follows former Justices Robert M. Duncan and Lloyd O. Brown as the third African-American member of Ohio’s high court and is the eighth woman to serve on the court. WATCH IT: Video of all of the swearing in ceremonies is available on the Ohio Channel website at www.ohiochannel.org. Returning Justices Sworn In to New Terms Before hundreds of family, friends and guests, Justices Paul E. Pfeifer and Judith Ann Lanzinger took the ceremonial oath of office at a public Courtroom event January 18. Ohio voters re-elected Justices Pfeifer and Lanzinger on November 2 to new six-year terms. Attorney Richard L. Cory, a partner in the Bucyrus law firm Cory & Cory, administered the oath to Justice Pfeifer, while Chief Justice O’Connor administered the oath to Justice Lanzinger. Pfeifer, who has served on the court since 1993, and Lanzinger, a member of the court since 2005, began their fourth and second terms, respectively. Each justice spoke of a desire to continue public service careers that began long ago. “It’s hard to believe that 18 years have passed since I first joined the court,” Pfeifer said. “After 25 full years of serving in the judiciary, I can say that my time on the Supreme Court has been the most rewarding,” Justice Lanzinger said. “I am very blessed in being able to work with my dedicated colleagues in this beautiful building.” Joining Justices Pfeifer and Lanzinger for the ceremony were the other members of the court: Chief Justice O’Connor and Justices Evelyn Lundberg Stratton, Terrence O’Donnell, Robert R. Cupp and Yvette McGee Brown. State leaders from the executive branch attended the ceremony, including Secretary of State Jon Husted and Auditor Dave Yost. 9
Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center Dedication Ceremony The home of the Supreme Court of Ohio is now named in memory of the great jurist who not only had the vision to restore the historic building, but who also served the Ohio judiciary with distinction for nearly 24 years. On December 2, 2011, more than 400 people, including many members of the judiciary, honored the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer by attending an official session of the Supreme Court in which the Ohio Judicial Center was dedicated in his name. Chief Justice Moyer’s official court portrait was unveiled during the ceremony and installed in the Grand Concourse among the images of the greatest men to serve the citizens of Ohio. Internationally known artist Leslie Adams painted the portrait. The dedication of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center honors Chief Justice Moyer’s significant contributions to civility, public service and the rule of law. He was the second-longestserving chief justice in Ohio history, serving from January 1987 until his death in April 2010. One of his greatest legacies is his leadership role 10
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