WILMINGTON—Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura’s announcement that she will retire at the end of her term in July.

“Justice Karen Valihura has dedicated her career to upholding the rule of law and strengthening Delaware’s judiciary, and our state is better because of her service.

“For more than a decade on the Delaware Supreme Court, Justice Valihura has brought thoughtful leadership and sound judgment to our state’s highest court. As the second woman to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court, she helped break barriers and set a powerful example of what leadership, excellence, and public service can look like for generations to come.

“As Justice Valihura prepares to step down at the conclusion of her term this July, I want to thank her for her years of distinguished public service and her lasting contributions to Delaware’s courts. Delawareans are better served because of her work, and I wish her continued purpose and success in the next chapter of her public service.”

For any questions or to schedule a one-on-one interview with Governor Meyer, please email govcomm@delaware.gov.

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