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WA joins MagnaCarta800 celebration

June 9, 2015 Secretary of State's Office

Washington state is joining the national and international celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the foundational document for the rule of law and individual liberties. The Washington Supreme Court is hosting the state celebration at noon on Monday, June 15, on the Capitol Campus. All are welcome. The event is organized by a citizen committee led by retired Supreme Court Justice Gerry Alexander and history exhibit designer Sue Lean of Olympia. The celebration is sponsored by the…

Justice Alexander: ‘Washington’s march to statehood’

March 24, 2015 Secretary of State's Office

Former Chief Justice Gerry Alexander points to an image of the 1889 telegram announcing President Harrison had signed the proclamation declaring that Washington had become a state. (Photos courtesy of Laura Mott) Former Chief Justice Gerry Alexander’s distinguished career in law and the court system has spanned nearly half a century, making him one the the state’s best-known jurists in state history. On Tuesday, he delighted a Capitol audience with another of his passions — state and local history —…

Governor appoints King County jurist Gonzalez to high court

November 15, 2011 Secretary of State's Office

Temple of Justice, home of the State Supreme Court Gov. Chris Gregoire has chosen a successor to retiring Justice Gerry Alexander: veteran King County Superior Court Judge Steven Gonzalez. Gonzalez, who came from an immigrant family with Mexican and Eastern European roots and was first named to the King County bench by Gov. Gary Locke, becomes the high court’s lone minority justice. Gregoire, who praised his intellect and broad legal skills, also noted his gift for learning foreign languages and…

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