A ceremony was held Friday to commemorate the adoption of a Senate Resolution honoring the life of Ross Alderman, former Nashville Public Defender and late husband of Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Cottrell.
The resolution acknowledged Alderman’s longstanding service to the Tennessee legal community – most notably, his 20 years at the Nashville Public Defender’s office. Prior to his time at the Public Defender's office, Alderman served as an assistant United States attorney and an Assistant Federal Public Defender.
Senator Douglas Henry presided over the ceremony. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Cornelia Clark also offered remarks.
