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Montgomery County honors court reporter Mary Morella after 39 years of service
Summary
County judges and commissioners recognized court reporter Mary Morella at the Feb. 6 meeting for 39 years of service transcribing complex criminal and civil cases; colleagues praised her professionalism and longevity.
Presiding Judge Carluccio and other judicial colleagues appeared at the Feb. 6 Montgomery County commissioners meeting to recognize court reporter Mary Morella, who is retiring after 39 years with the county court system.
Judge Carluccio noted Morella began as a per diem court reporter in 1986 and later served full time, transcribing high-profile criminal trials and complex medical-malpractice cases. "She has the hardest job in the courtroom," the judge said, describing the demanding shorthand equipment and the speed required to capture every word.
Colleagues said Morella worked across divisions and with multiple judges and that she brought professionalism, patience and kindness to the role. Morella thanked court leadership and staff and said working for Montgomery County "has been a wonderful experience" and "an honor." Commissioners and judges presented a public acknowledgment at the meeting and invited Morella to join them for a photograph.
The court record named another long-serving reporter, Paula, noted as chief court reporter and a close colleague. Commissioners and judges praised both for tenure and service to the justice system; no personnel action was taken at the meeting regarding the court-reporter staff other than public recognition.
