Join Us for a Celebrate of Justice Quince's Legal & Judicial Career

The legal community from all over the state will come together on Friday evening May 17, 2019, at the Floridan Palace Hotel in Downtown Tampa for a cocktail reception to celebrate the distinguished career of Justice Peggy Quince after her recent retirement from the Florida Supreme Court.

 Justice Quince requested that her celebration be a cocktail reception, which would allow her to mingle, say “hello,” and meet with all the guests during the event. Doors will open at 5:30 PM for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

In addition to the mingling, the cocktails, and great food, there will be a jazz quartet to provide a warm musical background for the evening. You will also have the opportunity to record a short video of yourself for Justice Quince, in which you are welcome to share your favorite story that involves Justice Quince, thank her for her contribution to Florida's Judiciary and the State of Florida, or just congratulate her on her retirement. What you would share with Justice Quince is up to you.

      May 17, 2019

     Justice Peggy A, Quince Retirement Celebration/Reception

      Floridan Palace Hotel, 905 N Florida Ave.  Downtown Tampa, 

          Reception 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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        Sponsorship Opportunities for the Celebration 

We also look forward to seeing you at these Upcoming Retirement Celebrations

May 17, 2019

Justice Peggy Quince Retirement Celebration Reception

Floridan Palace Hotel, Downtown Tampa

Reception only 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Details, registration and sponsorship opportunities a Flcourthistory.org/JusticeQuince  

June 8, 2019

Justice Barbara Pariente Retirement Celebration

The sit-down dinner event will be held in conjunction with the 70th Anniversary of the Palm Beach Legal Aid Society at legalaidpbc.org/probono_rec.php

In 2014, Ruth McDonald was presented with Honorary Life Member Award

Also pictured are former Justice Parker Lee McDonald and Kelly O’Keefe

Velma Ruth McDonald   1928 - 2019

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Ruth McDonald, wife of Florida Supreme Court Justice Parker Lee McDonald passed away last week at the age of 90. Ruth was the Historical Society’s most loyal, ardent and cherished member and Trustee. She served as the Society’s Treasurer for more than a decade, an active Member on many of the Society’s Committees starting back in the 1980’s, and was named an Honorary Lifetime Trustee in 2014.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, in Tallahassee on Monday, April 15, 2019 beginning at 11:30 am, with a reception to follow in Moor Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to Trinity United Methodist Church or to the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society.

Read more about Ruth McDonald

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tallahassee/obituary.aspx?n=velma-ruth-mcdonald&pid=191898499&fhid=5827

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