[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 64 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H2386-H2387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING JUDGE ALICIA SLAUGHTER

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, with the portrait of Lady 
Justice hanging above, Judge Alicia Slaughter donned her robe with her 
husband, Jason, at her side.

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  She made history by becoming the first Black female to assume a 
judgeship in North Carolina's Eighth Judicial District. The presider 
was the Honorable Quentin Sumner, who had become the first Black judge 
in the same district 41 years prior.
  The courtroom was packed with standing room only. Her family, 
friends, residents, and the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 
Incorporated, and many distinguished jurists were in attendance. There 
was so much energy in the room because eastern North Carolina is proud 
that Judge Slaughter would take her rightful seat on the bench.
  Judge Slaughter is not only an inspiration to her daughters, Brielle 
and Hailey, but all young people across eastern North Carolina. She is 
prized and represents our future. Her grandmother, who taught her how 
to pray, reminds us that God still answers prayers.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer congratulations to Her Honor.

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