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Justice Center was officially dedicated Melodie Phelps News Editor A large crowd gathered inside the Wayne County Justice Center on Thursday afternoon, as the new facility was officially dedicated. Special guests from throughout the state, including Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Lambert, were on hand to celebrate the new court facility. Lambert told the crowd Thursday, as he gave the dedication address, that he was honored to be a part of the ceremony. Lambert recognized the leadership of Kentucky, including State Representative Ken Upchurch, State Representative Jeff Hoover, and State Senator David Williams, for providing funding for facilities like the new Justice Center. ³Without the leadership of these people we wouldnıt be here today...in a new Justice Center in Wayne County,² said Lambert. Lambert noted that the new Justice Center will serve generations of Wayne County and is a symbol of the commitment that has been made to the future of the justice system in this state. The new Wayne County Justice Center replaces the 1950 Courthouse. The new building has 29,000 square feet of space for circuit and district courts, the Circuit Court Clerkıs Office and other court-related space. The building officially opened in March. Circuit Judge Eddie Lovelace, who formerly served in Wayne County, was among Wayne County Project Development Board members who began planning the Justice Center project several years ago. Lovelace spoke during last weekıs ceremony, and recognized a number of officials from Wayne and surrounding counties who were present for the dedication. They included former Circuit Judge Leonard Wilson, as well as family members of the late Circuit Judge Robert Wilson. The new Circuit Courtroom was officially dedicated as the Robert L. Wilson Courtroom on Thursday. ³I often think of Judge Wilson while I make decisions,² said Circuit Judge Vernon Miniard, Jr., who presided over Thursdayıs ceremony. ³He has been an inspiration to me.² District Judge Robyn Williams made the official dedication of the Robert L. Wilson Courtroom, in a tribute to the late judge. Williams noted how dedicated Wilson was to being Circuit Judge, even presiding in court the day before he died. ³He was a great judge,² said Williams. ³He had one quality that made him a great judge...compassion for the people who came before the bench.² Williams said Wilson never lost sight of the fact that people who were in court before him were ³real people.² She said Wilson set an example ³for all of us to follow.² State Senator David Williams and State Representative Ken Upchurch both also participated in the program. Following the dedication, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held inside the District Courtroom. Add a comment |
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