Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Issue Statements on Confirmation of Judge Serge Georges, Jr. as Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court

Statement

Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito released the following statements on the Governor's Council's unanimous confirmation of Serge Georges, Jr. as Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court:

"Judge Serge Georges, Jr. is a talented and highly distinguished jurist who has demonstrated his tremendous legal acumen and compassion throughout his career serving on the district court, the drug court and in private practice, and I look forward to the unique perspective he will bring to the Supreme Judicial Court," said Governor Charlie Baker. "I congratulate Judge Georges on his unanimous confirmation, and am thankful to the members of the Governor's Council for their advice and consent during this process."

"I am honored to congratulate Judge Serge Georges, Jr. on his unanimous confirmation to the Supreme Judicial Court, and am confident that his real world experience and wide range of expertise will be a valuable addition to the Commonwealth's highest court," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "I am grateful to my colleagues on the Governor's Council for their careful consideration of Judge Georges and each of our nominees to the Supreme Judicial Court."

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