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A resolution recognizing the retirement of Davidson County Division VI Judge Michael F. Mondelli.
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WHEREAS, Judge Michael F. Mondelli has served the citizens of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County for many years and has made significant contributions to the judicial community; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli attended Father Ryan High School and later received both his B.S. degree in 1969 and Law Degree in 1973 from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli was elected to General Sessions Court Division VI in 1990, a division previously occupied by his father, the late Leslie Mondelli, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, he was re-elected to Division VI in 1998 and previously served as Presiding Judge for General Sessions Court in 1993-1994, 1998-1999, and 2013-2014; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli served as President of the General Sessions Judges Conference for a one year term beginning September of 2002; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli is an original founding member of Justice Integration Services (JIS), which is a department created to provide customized, integrated case management software and technology support products to Metro Nashville Justice Agencies; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli has been the Chair of the JIS Policy Committee for the past sixteen years and has helped materialize the advancement of technology in the justice system for Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli holds professional memberships with the Nashville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference, Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women, the American Bar Association and the American Judges Association; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli is a dedicated family man and is married to Ann (Henderson) Mondelli and they have four children and nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Judge Mondelli has demonstrated great leadership and wisdom through his commitment to the judicial system and has earned the utmost respect among his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council extends to the Honorable Judge Michael F. Mondelli, our sincere and grateful appreciation for his dedicated service to the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as honoring Judge Michael F. Mondelli upon the occasion of his retirement as Davidson County Division VI Circuit Court Judge.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.