| Retired Justice Cliff Young to receive the Supreme Court’s Legacy of Justice Award |
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The Nevada Supreme Court is presenting its 2011 Legacy of Justice Award to retired Justice Cliff Young during ceremonies Tuesday, May 3 at 11:15 a.m. in the Supreme Court’s Carson City courtroom. Presentation of the award, for just the third time, will kick off this year’s Law Day events. Law Day was established by Congress in 1961 as the celebration of the nation’s commitment to the rule of law. The Legacy of Justice Award is presented annually to the person or persons within the judicial system whose contributions, innovations, and achievements have resulted in significant improvements in the justice system, and benefitted the citizens of Nevada. The first Legacy of Justice Award, in 2009, was presented to a pioneer in judicial progress – Justice Robert E. Rose. In 2010, the award went to co-recipients Clark County District Judge Jack Lehman and Washoe County District Judge Peter Breen for their efforts to establish Nevada’s first two Drug Courts in the early 1990s. This year, Justice Young is being honored for his vision and efforts to streamline Nevada’s justice system. Justice Young, a Lovelock, Nevada native, served for 18 years on the Supreme Court before retiring at the end of 2002. He was one of the creators of the criminal appeal “Fast Track” program and was a driving force behind the highly successful Nevada Court Annexed Arbitration Program and Supreme Court Settlement Programs. Before joining the court, Justice Young served two terms as a United States Congressman and 14 years as a Nevada State Senator. The federal courthouse in Reno was named for him. As a state senator, he worked to expand the state park system. Many of today’s state parks are a result of his efforts. Justice Young was a veteran of World War II, serving two years in Europe as an officer in the U.S. Army’s 103rd Infantry Division. He is a 1949 graduate of Harvard Law School. ____________________ WHAT: Nevada Supreme Court’s Legacy of Justice Award being presented to retired Justice Cliff Young. WHO: All seven Supreme Court justices and retired Justice Cliff Young WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 11:15 a.m. WHERE: Supreme Court courtroom in Carson City ACCESS: Public and media are invited. |
