Council proposes honor for three Jacksonville-linked Florida chief justices

Jacksonville City Council would honor former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justices Raymond Ehrlich, Leander J. Shaw Jr. and Major B. Harding for their judicial service and Jacksonville ties. The resolution also commends the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society for its Oct. 8, 2026, tribute at the Duval County Courthouse. It takes effect if signed by the mayor or without the mayor’s signature.

RESO Honoring the Extraordinary Judicial Svc & Enduring Legacies of FL Supreme Court Justices Raymond Ehrlich, Leander J. Shaw, Jr., & Major B. Harding, & Celebrating Their Historic Contributions to FL Jurisprudence & Their Distinguished Connections to the City & Commending the FL Supreme Court Historical Society for Its Tribute, “A Supreme Homecoming” (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) 10/27/26 CO Introduced: R

Oct 27, 20262026-0880: RESO Honoring the Extraordinary Judicial Svc & Enduring Legacies of FL Supreme Court Justices Raymond Ehrlich, Leander J. Shaw, Jr., & Major B. Harding, & Celebrating Their Historic Contributions to FL Jurisprudence & Their Distinguished Connections to the City & Commending the FL Supreme Court Historical Society for Its Tribute, “A Supreme Homecoming” (Hampsey) (Introduced by CM Johnson) 10/27/26 CO Introduced: RSource documentPDF