[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 105 (Friday, July 13, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1250]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JUDGE MICHAEL NASH FOR HIS INSTALLATION AS PRESIDENT OF THE 
                                 NCJFCJ

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                            HON. KAREN BASS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 13, 2012

  Ms. BASS of California. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a remarkable 
individual of California's 33rd Congressional District--Judge Michael 
Nash on occasion of his installation as President of the National 
Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, NCJFCJ, as well as his 
service and dedication to strengthening the court system, helping 
American families and children, and bringing attention to critical 
issues facing these children and families. An accomplished leader, 
Judge Nash is characterized by his profound compassion for children and 
families in California.
  Judge Nash has continuously demonstrated his strong commitment to Los 
Angeles and the nation, having served in many outstanding positions 
directed toward the betterment of his community. He has served as a 
Judge in the Los Angeles Juvenile Court for over two decades and has 
been the Presiding Judge for 15 years. Judge Nash also was a co-chair 
of the California Judicial Council's Family & Juvenile Advisory 
Committee, and Chair of the Juvenile Court Judges of California. He has 
also left a legacy in his community by organizing the ``Adoption 
Saturdays'' Program in 1998, which has extended across the nation and 
has helped see the adoption of over 10,000 children in the foster care 
system. Judge Nash supervised the establishment of Los Angeles' first 
mental health and drug court for juveniles, dedicating himself to the 
development and progression of youth in his community.
  Judge Nash will bring years of experience, deep insight, and strong 
determination to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court 
Judges as its President. He is an extraordinarily innovative leader who 
will continue to improve outcomes for abused and neglected children and 
their families throughout the nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to have such a pioneering and inspiring 
community leader in my home district. I take great pleasure in 
recognizing Judge Michael Nash as he assumes the Presidency of the 
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.