Kelly Parker, Presiding Circuit Judge of the 42nd Judicial Circuit, on behalf of Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice, Zel Fischer, presented Sidney T. Pearson III and Beverly Housewright each with a plaque in honor of their service to the 42nd Judicial Circuit.

Former Judge Pearson served six years on the bench as Division I Circuit Judge of the 42nd Judicial Circuit and two years as the Presiding Circuit Judge. Beverly Housewright served 28 years as Certified Court Reporter to four separate Division I Circuit Judges. The inscription on each plaque recognized Pearson and Housewright for their “significant contribution to the advancement of the administration of Justice in Missouri.”

“It was my honor to present former Judge Pearson and Ms. Housewright with this recognition on behalf of the Missouri Supreme Court,” said Judge Parker. “Sid and Beverly served the 42nd Judicial Circuit, the Missouri Judiciary, and the State of Missouri well. Both are excellent examples of dedicated public servants.”