[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  HONORING JUDGE JOSEPH P. CRONIN JR.

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2012

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a great American, legal 
scholar and friend--Judge Joseph P. Cronin, Jr. Judge Cronin has shown 
a lifelong commitment to public service and to Delaware County, 
Pennsylvania. Judge Cronin first served his nation as a Marine and 
following law school he joined the District Attorney's Office in 
Delaware County where he prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Court. 
Following his service as a prosecutor, he went on to become Partner at 
the law firm of Cronin, Emuryan and Breen. Although in private practice 
at the time, Judge Cronin still remained dedicated to the community by 
serving his township as commissioner.
  On November 5, 1991 Judge Cronin was elected to his first 10-year 
term to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. During these years 
as a trial Judge he earned a reputation as a fair-minded and wise 
jurist. Judge Cronin was retained for a second term and in January 2008 
he was elected President Judge by the 19-member Board of Judges to 
serve a five-year term. In that role, Judge Cronin showed tremendous 
skill in leading a busy Court System with significant responsibilities. 
Recently, Judge Cronin was instrumental in helping Delaware County 
establish a veteran's treatment court to aid those heroes who now 
suffer from substance abuse and mental illness. Judge Cronin will 
retire from his position on the Court of Common Pleas on August 31, 
2012.
  Judge Joseph Cronin's service to Delaware County has been invaluable 
and he has our enduring gratitude. I join the citizens of Delaware 
County and the 7th Congressional District in wishing him and his family 
the best for the future.

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