Last year the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) established a foundation to raise funds to support the association’s work for prosecutors. They report that in the past year the foundation has grown significantly, even accepting a grant award from AT&T with which they will revamp the association’s Web site. The foundation accepts gifts of all types, most notably those donated as memorials for prosecutors who have passed away. This year they are hoping to obtain a donation from every elected prosecutor in the state of Texas. The money collected will fund education for the state’s prosecutors, investigators and support staff. They are also looking to expand the use of foundation funding to victim witness services in the future. This foundation is a unique feat and NDAA would like to congratulate TDCAA on its success in this endeavor.
On September 3, 2004, Judge Timothy S. Brennan of the Barage County Probate Court in Michigan died suddenly. He was a well-known member of the prosecutorial community. He was an active member of NDAA, having served as president, and had a successful career as a prosecutor in Indiana. This news has been published in this issue at the request of Brennan’s family. They encourage any old friends who were unaware of his death to contact the family.
Former Lucas County, Ohio, Prosecutor Anthony G. Pizza died on June 19, 2007, from pancreatic cancer. He was 85. Pizza spent 45 years in the Lucas County Prosecutor’s office (25 years as the elected prosecutor). He is credited with expanding his office and implementing innovative programs in his jurisdiction, such as the Crime Stoppers Program and the Toledo-Lucas County Victim Witness Assistance Program. Pizza leaves a legacy of integrity, honesty and diligence in seeing that justice was done. NDAA President Mathias Heck said, “Tony Pizza was a prosecutor’s prosecutor. He was a dedicated and committed public servant, having served his community for decades as the elected prosecuting attorney. He was very active and a past president of the OPAA, when I first was elected, and was a mentor and friend of mine for many years. His work ethic, smile and enthusiasm inspired all who he encountered.”
Arkansas Prosecutor Coordinator Bob McMahan was honored by the Crime Victims Assistance Association of Arkansas when they presented him with the Distinguished Service award in recognition of his “continued support of victims’ rights and advocacy.”
Lori Kumpris, assistant prosecutor coordinator in Arkansas and Ginger Kimes, staff attorney for the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association were presented with the Justice for Victims award from the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association.
The Minnesota County Attorneys Association received the award of Excellence in Public Service from the Minnesota Society of Association Executives. The award “recognizes and pays tribute to associations and other member companies that have achieved outstanding results operating or supporting a program for the benefit of the community or society.”
Louisiana 16th Judicial District Attorney Phil Haney was the recipient of the 2006 Civic Service award in recognition of his service for United Way and his work in the development and implementation of the At-Risk Early Intervention Program, which addresses the needs of at-risk youth early on. The award was presented by the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce.
The California District Attorneys Association held its summer conference in June and presented several awards to prosecutors who exhibited exceptional skills and dedication to prosecution.
- Alameda County Senior Deputy District Attorney Kim Hunter was presented with CDAA’s Instructor of the Year award.
- The Rural/Medium County Outstanding Prosecutor award was presented to Mark Boessenecker, chief deputy district attorney in Napa County.
- Michelle Paradise, senior deputy district attorney for Riverside County received CDAA’s Outstanding Prosecutor award.
- Joyce Blair, supervising deputy attorney general for the State of California Department of Justice was honored with the William E. James award.
On May 21, former Douglas County, Georgia, prosecutor Brian Fortner was appointed Douglas County district attorney. Fortner served in the Douglas County DA’s Office for more than six years before his appointment to district attorney.
Howard County, Baltimore, deputy state’s attorney Dario J. Broccolino was re-elected to the board of directors of the Maryland State’s Attorneys Association. He is one of only five associate members of the board who were elected from among the association’s membership.
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