HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06Resolution 2020-06
Resolution Supporting the Reappointment
of
the Honorable Judge Marcus H. Long, Jr.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia wishes to recognize and express its
appreciation to those persons who have given exemplary service to the community and its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Honorable Judge Marcus H. Long, Jr. as a 271h District Court Judge in Pulaski County
set new standards for future jurists by his fair and impartial administration of the law coupled with his
innovations in addressing the issue of substance abuse during his tenure as a 27th District Court Judge in
Pulaski County; and,
WHEREAS, recognizing the community's acute problems associated with substance abuse and the need
for a new strategy to address the issue, Judge Long spearheaded the establishment of the Drug
Treatment Court Program in Pulaski County in 2014 in which treatment and accountability met together
in a two year plan of intensive judicial supervision to break the vicious cycle of addiction, crime and
incarceration; and,
WHEREAS, the Pulaski County Drug Court has proven successful in restoring the lives of participants
and their families in removing the plague of addiction and its effects on the lives and relationships of
program participants and led to the establishment of Adult Drug Courts in Floyd and Montgomery
Counties; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his pioneering work establishing Drug Treatment Courts, Judge Long is also
noted for applying the law both fairly and impartially, yet showing compassion and a desire for success
towards those appearing before him;
NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in
regular session this 18th day of February 2020 that, in light of his unique contributions to the life of our
community and his impartial yet compassionate application of the law, the Town Council supports the
reappointment of the Honorable Marcus H. Long, Jr. to the Circuit Court for the 27th Judicial District.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 18th day of February 2020 by the
duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
TH PULASKI, VIR
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vid L. Clark
Mayor
ATTEST
David N. Quesen erry
Clerk of Council