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Judge Thomas Windgate asks court to honor John Marshall Harland with marker, lecture
Summary
Judge Thomas Windgate asked Franklin County to consider a historical marker and lecture series honoring John Marshall Harland; court members endorsed the idea and agreed to place the resolution on a future agenda for review.
Judge Thomas Windgate presented a proposal to the court asking Franklin County to commemorate John Marshall Harland with a historical marker and a lecture tied to a heritage series.
Windgate described Harland as a native who began his career in the county and later ascended to the Supreme Court. He said the proposal has broad support: "this is supported by Democrats, Republicans, all people because of the historical nature of this," and noted an author (identified in the packet as Peter Canó) is available to speak at a related event.
Members asked for time to review a draft resolution and supporting materials; Squire Whisman called the proposal "appropriate and fitting" and recommended placing it on an upcoming agenda so members can read the resolution and consider a small funding request for a historical marker and a possible portrait on loan. The court did not vote on a resolution at the meeting but indicated willingness to add the item to the next agenda for formal consideration.
