Scott Statement on the Passing of Judge Jerrauld C. Jones

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Delegate and retired Norfolk Circuit Court Judge Jerrauld Jones:

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my longtime friend, Judge Jerrauld Jones of Norfolk. Jerrauld and I have known each other for many years. We served together in the Virginia General Assembly and shared the same commitment to justice and equality. That commitment to justice was inherited from our fathers, who served on the school boards of Newport News and Norfolk respectively during the public school integration controversies following the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954. Our families have remained friends from that time.

“Jerrauld was a brilliant jurist and dedicated public servant. A proud graduate of Princeton University and Washington and Lee University School of Law, he used his talents in service of others. He broke barriers and opened doors for those who came after him, not just as a legislator and judge, but as a community leader whose moral compass never wavered. 

“Whether in the courtroom or the State Capitol, Jerrauld brought intellect, compassion, and a fierce commitment to fairness and fidelity to the law. He was never afraid to speak out for what was right, and he always carried himself with dignity, humility and grace. 

“My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Lyn, his son Jay, and to all who knew and loved Jerrauld. His passing is a profound loss for the Commonwealth, but his legacy will continue to inspire all who believe in the power of public service to make a positive impact for all.”

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