A Resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman.
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- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Sandra Schultz Newman, a former Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It recognizes her extensive career, including her pioneering role as the first woman District Attorney in Montgomery County, her time as a private practice attorney and judge, and her historic appointment to the Supreme Court. The resolution also acknowledges her continued involvement in the legal community and her contributions to Drexel University.
Key provisions
- Honors the life and legacy of Sandra Schultz Newman.
- Recognizes her career as a District Attorney, private practice attorney, and judge.
- Acknowledges her historic appointment as the first woman to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
- Highlights her post-Supreme Court work in alternative dispute resolution.
- Recognizes her involvement with various boards, committees, and alma maters.
- Lists several awards and recognitions she received.
- Notes her passing on February 2, 2026.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Members of the Pennsylvania legal community
- Drexel University alumni and students
- Villanova University alumni and students
- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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- Pn 2919 Html
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Manuel Guzman
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