On the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote, a portrait for a former 56th Judicial District Judge was unveiled.
During a socially distanced program in Trigg Circuit Court Tuesday morning, Judge C.A. Woody Woodall spoke about Retired Judge Jill Clark’s career. Woodall said Clark was born in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated from Lone Oak High School in Paducah. She graduated from the University of Kentucky Law School in 1978.
During her remarks, Honorary Judge Clark talked about the 19th amendment which in turn, nearly eighty years later, would give her the opportunity to serve residents of the 56th Judicial District.
Clark was thankful to those who have helped her along the way.
District Judge Natalie White, who was voted in after Clark retired, added she is thankful that Judge Clark was a mentor for her. White also complimented Clark’s ability to hold court sessions.
White said Clark was truly a trailblazer and set a great example for women in the 56th Judicial District.
In addition, District Judge Jamus Redd commended Clark’s efforts in building a drug court for the district.
The 56th Judicial District covers Trigg, Caldwell, Lyon, and Crittenden counties in western Kentucky.
