Posted by This article was published as a Letter to the Editor in the Geauga Maple Leaf and Chesterland News. It was written by one of Chip’s past court employee’s. She wanted folks to know that he is still very missed in the community. Linda
Remembering Judge Henry
Judge Henry was a humble introvert whose primary aspiration was to do the right thing by the children and families of Geauga County. During his 18-year tenure on the bench as probate/juvenile judge, Judge Henry introduced the Court Appointed Special Advocate program to Geauga County; he spearheaded the Reclaim Ohio initiative statewide; he incorporated creative dispositional alternatives in his day-to-day rulings; he enabled staff to secure and utilize cutting-edge surveillance and drug testing techniques; he divested the operation of the county youth center to improve treatment services to youth; and his cooperative collaboration resulted in a greatly improved location for the probate/juvenile court and positive, productive relationships with all county agencies and administrators. These are only a few of his accomplishments.
Judge Henry was a quiet government servant who felt no need to broadcast what he perceived as simply upholding his judicial oath.
He was a fair, impartial and dedicated jurist, in addition to being a loving son, brother, husband, father and a Big Brother.
Most important, Judge Henry recognized that the role of a judge is to resolve controversies, not create them.
His demonstrative example of selflessness, dedication and ethics lives on.
Michele Schroeder, Retired CPO
Geauga County Juvenile Court