[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 104 (Monday, June 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JUDGE EUGENE HYMAN

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2008

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Honorable Judge Eugene Hyman and the California State 
Superior Court for Santa Clara County for receiving the 2008 United 
Nations Public Service Award today in New York City.
  Established in 2003, the United Nations Public Service Award is 
regarded as the most prestigious international recognition of 
excellence in public service. In an annual competition, the United 
Nations presents their U.N. Public Service Awards, rewarding creative 
achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead 
to more effective and responsive public administrations in countries 
worldwide.
  This year's ceremony is particularly special, not only for the 
innovative achievements of Judge Hyman, but because Judge Hyman is the 
first American to receive the United Nations Public Service Award. The 
project he helped initiate--the Juvenile Delinquency Domestic Violence 
and Family Violence Court--is being honored in the ``Improving 
transparency, accountability and responsiveness in the public service'' 
category.
  Judge Eugene Hyman's extensive involvement in the local community 
shows that he is truly deserving of this honor. As a former police 
officer and trial lawyer, Judge Hyman was appointed to the Santa Clara 
County Municipal Court in 1990 and the Superior Court for Santa Clara 
County in 1997. In 1999, Judge Hyman created the Santa Clara County 
Juvenile Delinquency Domestic Violence and Family Violence Court.
  Judge Hyman's Juvenile Violence Court was the very first of its kind 
in the United States. With Judge Hyman's dedication and innovation, the 
Juvenile Violence Court has had a dramatic impact on reducing the 
number of violent young offenders being re-arrested for violent crimes. 
This unique system is one that can be easily implemented across the 
country because all that is required is knowledge of the program and a 
commitment to follow-through.
  I am proud to have this wonderful program and person in my community. 
I offer my congratulations to Judge Hyman and the Santa Clara County 
Superior Court for this prestigious award.

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