RESO Honoring the Life, Legacy, & Historic Contributions of Judge Henry Lee Adams, Jr. (Russell) (Introduced by CMs Amaro, Johnson, Salem, M. Carlucci, Boylan, Peluso, Miller, & Howland) (Co-Sponsors CMs Gaffney, Jr. & Pittman) 3/10/26 CO Introduced: R

This resolution honors the life, legacy, and historic contributions of Judge Henry Lee Adams, Jr. It highlights his upbringing in Jacksonville's Historic Eastside, his educational achievements at Florida A&M University and Howard University School of Law, and his significant legal career. Judge Adams was the first African-American judge appointed to the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Northeast Florida in 1979 and later served on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The resolution also notes his past leadership roles in the DW Perkins Bar Association and on the boards of Communities in Schools and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, recognizing his deep commitment to the city and its citizens.