State Library and Courts Building Dedicated in Memory of Justice Stanley Mosk

On November 6, 2002, a large crowd attended a special session of the Supreme Court of California, to witness the dedication of the Library and Courts Building in honor of Justice Stanley Mosk. At an outdoor ceremony on the steps of the building immediately before the special session, a magnificent seven-foot statue of Justice Mosk by artist Lisa Reinertson was unveiled.

The Honorable Stanley Mosk served California for more than half of the 20th Century. His remarkable life of service ended on June 19, 2001. Justice Mosk was appointed to the California Supreme Court in September 1964 and served until his death in June 2001. He was at all times an esteemed colleague, a legal scholar of the highest order, and a seeker of just and workable solutions.

Justice Mosk's participation in public policy development and judicial decision-making is unparalleled in the history of the state. His life and work remain models of service and excellence, and his memory will be honored for many years to come.

At the ceremony, Chief Justice Ronald M. George spoke with affection of his admiration for Justice Mosk. Speakers during the special session included Senate President, pro Tempore John L. Burton, Assembly member Ellen M. Corbett, Jean McEvoy, president, Women Lawyers of Sacramento, Kaygey Kash Mosk, widow of Stanley Mosk, Justice Richard Mosk, son of Justice Mosk and State Librarian, Dr. Kevin Starr.

At the close of the session, the Chief Justice ordered that the proceedings be reported in the court's published opinions. Anyone interested in reading the speeches will find them there.