[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E270]
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     HONORING THE HISTORIC CAREER OF JUDGE SHIELA TILLERSON ADAMS, 
               TRAILBLAZING MARYLAND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

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                            HON. GLENN IVEY

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2023

  Mr. IVEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Judge Shiela R. 
Tillerson Adams and her well-earned retirement after 12 years of 
working as the Chief and Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for 
Prince George's County and the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland.
  The achievements of Judge Tillerson Adams are historic. As the first 
African-American woman appointed to the District Court of Maryland, she 
blazed a trail, not just for women in Prince George's County but for us 
all. Three years later, she was elevated to the Circuit Court, where 
she served with distinction until another much-deserved promotion in 
2010 made her the Chief and Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court.
  At every step, her service was guided by a noble mission: ``The 
Circuit Court Welcomes All--A Forum for Justice.'' Her commitment to 
that ethos never wavered. Throughout her tenure, she was a pioneer who 
expanded problem-solving courts to help people struggling with 
substance abuse, truancy, or reentry into society after incarceration. 
She worked to expand opportunities for veterans and diversion programs 
for juveniles, and she did it all with a sense of grace and compassion 
that is unmatched. She cares about people, through and through. She 
leaves a legacy that will reverberate in our community for generations.
  It is with great pride that I recognize her accomplishments, and wish 
her a happy retirement after her storied judicial career.

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