[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1275-E1276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO HON. RONALD B. MERRIWEATHER

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of 
my friend Ronald Merriweather. Dedicated to the law, Judge Merriweather 
worked to better his city and improve the lives of those living in 
Philadelphia. I know that my colleagues will join me in expressing our 
condolences to his family as well as thanking them for letting him 
brighten all of our lives.
  Judge Merriweather was born May 27, 1938 and raised in Philadelphia. 
A product of the Philadelphia Public School System, he graduated from 
West Philadelphia High School in 1956. After high school Judge 
Merriweather attended Morgan State University, graduating with a degree 
in Chemistry and a 2nd Lt. Commission in the U.S. Army. From 1960 to 
1962 he served in the U.S. Army, being promoted to the rank of 1st 
Lieutenant.
  After serving in the Army, Judge Merriweather was employed as a 
United States Treasury Agent with the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. He 
served in this position for 5 years, earning the U.S. Secretary of 
Treasury Award for Outstanding Service. After, Judge Merriweather 
received his J.D. from UCLA Law School and became a member of the 
Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1973.
  Judge Merriweather practiced law in Philadelphia for over ten years, 
before being elected to the Philadelphia Municipal Court in 1984. He 
worked on this court for 26 years, retiring in January 2010. During his 
tenure on the Municipal Court, Judge Merriweather garnered special 
recognition and numerous awards. He became a Senior Judge in 2009 and 
was honored with a Special Recognition Award from the Guardian Civic 
League.

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  Judge Ronald Merriweather's life showcases his commitment, service, 
and dedication to bettering his community. Madam Speaker, I ask that 
you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in celebrating the 
life of Judge Merriweather, and offer his family our deepest sympathies 
at the loss of this great man.

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