May 20, 2022
39th Judicial District Honors Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Milestone
Judge Angela Krom, President Judge Shawn Meyers, Judge Jeremiah Zook and Judge Todd Sponseller listen to Tony Cosentino, president of the Franklin County Bar Association, during a ceremony commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The 39th Judicial District, under the leadership of President Judge Shawn Meyers, recognized a proclamation commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania during a ceremony May 18 at the Franklin County Judicial Center.
Established in 1722, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is the oldest appellate court in the U.S. and has played an important role in the history of the Commonwealth. As the state’s highest court, its seven justices make the final decisions interpreting Pennsylvania’s laws and Constitution, have full administrative authority over Pennsylvania’s judicial system and hear cases involving issues of immediate public importance arising in any court in the Commonwealth.
“No matter the composition of makeup of a court, if the judiciary adheres to the rule of law, honors the oath of upholding the Constitution of the United States and our Commonwealth, the judiciary of our Commonwealth can contribute significantly to our desired goal of providing justice to our citizens and that those same citizens have confidence in the administration of justice,” said Meyers.
Joining Meyers for the ceremony were Judges Angela Krom, Jeremiah Zook and Todd Sponseller, Tony Cosentino, president of the Franklin County Bar Association, Franklin County Sheriff Dane Anthony and various county staff.
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