[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E36]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JUDGE GINA KAY CALVERT

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                          HON. MORGAN McGARVEY

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2025

  Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Judge Gina 
Kay Calvert in recognition of her outstanding career in law and her 
significant contributions to the legal system of Kentucky.
  Judge Calvert's impressive career began with twenty years of 
practice, where she gained experience as a prosecutor, defense 
attorney, civil litigator, and family court attorney. Her extensive 
background in the legal field, coupled with her unwavering dedication 
to justice, paved the way for her election to the Jefferson District 
Court Bench in 2010, where she was re-elected in 2014. As Juvenile 
Court Judge, Judge Calvert served with distinction, also stepping in as 
a substitute judge for Family Court, Circuit Court, and Circuit Drug 
Court.
  As an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Judge Calvert prosecuted 
some of the most sensitive and important cases, including physical and 
sexual crimes against children and felony domestic violence. Her 17 
years of experience in Family Court, where she represented abused and 
neglected children, indigent parents, and handled divorce, custody, 
paternity, and adoption cases, has made her a respected voice in family 
law. Judge Calvert's role as a certified Family Court Mediator and 
Parenting Coordinator has further solidified her reputation as a 
compassionate and highly skilled legal professional.
  In addition to her service on the bench, Judge Calvert is actively 
involved in organizations such as the Kosair Charities Advisory 
Council, the FACE IT movement to end child abuse, and the National 
Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Her commitment to 
advancing the welfare of children and families is evident in both her 
professional and personal endeavors.
  Judge Calvert has earned the highest praise and endorsement from her 
peers, with more than 90 percent of attorneys rating her as highly 
qualified or qualified in the 2016 Louisville Bar Association candidate 
poll.
  Mr. Speaker, Judge Calvert's lifelong dedication to justice, 
children's advocacy, and the families of Kentucky has made a lasting 
impact. I express my deepest appreciation for her exemplary service and 
tireless commitment to ensuring justice for all.

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