Tag: work ethic

• Randy J. Holland Celebration of Life: Norm Veasey

  I can’t believe he’s not here in person. I would have expected at any time to be able to pick up the phone as usual and talk with him. Ah, but he is here. He left an indelible legacy and his noble spirit lives on. I came to know Randy after he famously went on…

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• Tricia Handza Remarks: Randy J. Holland Celebration of Life

  I think if I played every day for the rest of my life, I still couldn’t beat Justice Holland. Note: The law clerk remarks were limited in time due to the number of clerks.

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• Patricia Vella Remarks: Randy J. Holland Celebration of Life

  My name is Patricia Vella. I clerked for Justice Holland from 1996 to 1997. During my clerkship, Justice Holland’s son Ethan played the drums in a band with my husband. The band had a gig at a dive bar on the Main Line. Justice Holland arrived in khaki pants, a white button down shirt and…

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• Jackie Mette Remarks: Randy J. Holland Celebration of Life

  Justice Holland demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the scholarly opinion that would be a hallmark of his opinions to come and the many books that he wrote on constitutional history. He taught the importance of diligence, thoroughness and thoughtful analysis. He exemplified, but never preached a strong work ethic and mutual regard for people.…

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• Jennifer Harding Remarks: Randy J. Holland Celebration of Life

  Hi, I’m Jennifer Harding. Justice Holland’s law clerk from 1998 to 1999. I’m sure I echo the comments of my fellow law clerks in the ability to adequately express the profound impact Justice Holland had on my life. As the daughter of a schoolteacher and an army colonel crushed with student loan debt, scared and…

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