I have the pleasure of writing on behalf of the Courthouse Centennial Organizing Committee with the Vernon Bar Association.
We want to sincerely thank all of those that came out the Vernon Courthouse’s 100th anniversary event.
We were truly floored to see the incredible interest and support the community gave to our stately building and the work that happens inside.
We never expected so many people to visit.
We originally thought two lawyers doing a tour on the hour would be more than enough.
Instead, we had five lawyers leading as many tours as they could all day.
We all enjoyed being able to share the inner workings of the courthouse and to talk about how the justice system works in the courtroom.
And many lawyers will tell you they cannot recall when the public gallery in courtroom 301 was so packed with people.
The committee also wants to extend special thanks to the service organizations that participated in the event.
They showed us the great work they do in different aspects of our justice system and without them, the event would not have been the same.
We also wish to congratulate the law students of Vernon Secondary School on their masterful performances at the mock trials. The time and effort you gave in preparing for your mock trials showed and we loved hearing the many compliments from those watching in the gallery.
Finally, we wish to express our gratitude to the judges and masters of the Provincial and Supreme courts for their support and participation in the celebration.
And we hope the registrar and staff of the courthouse will forgive us for turning their normally orderly building into such a party.
Dustin Griffin, on behalf of the Courthouse Centennial Committee
