Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Robert Philyaw / Contributed photoGov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday that Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Robert Philyaw has been appointed to serve as chair of the Tennesee Commission on Children and Youth for the remainder of his three-year term.
“Judge Philyaw has brought such a valuable perspective of youth justice during his time serving as a commission member. His passion and experience surrounding youth justice will continue to be integral to the work of the commission,” Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Executive Director Richard Kennedy said in a news release.
A Signal Mountain resident, Philyaw received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Christian Brothers University and a law degree from the University of Memphis.
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