By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
The Washington State Bar Association announced yesterday Thurston County Prosecutor Jon Tunheim was given a local hero award in recognition of his efforts to reduce crimes of domestic violence, sex abuse and child abuse.
Tuneheim, who joined the Thurston County Prosecutors Office in 1990 after graduating from law school, was a leader in an effort to form what is known as Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy center, according to the Bar Association. The organization provides coordinated services to child victims of abuse and neglect, according to a news release.
He became the elected prosecutor in January and has set a priority for his administration of a commitment to serious reduction of domestic violence and sexual assault in Thurston County, according to the news release.
The award was presented last week.
Also presented last week was a local hero hero award to Olympia attorney Martha Trupp for her extraordinary efforts on behalf of a pro bono client.
Trupp, who grew up in Lewis County, recently facilitated the reunification of a teenage boy with his biological mother who lost her parental rights when he was a toddler, according to the news release.
Also announced was that Olympia attorney Jeffrey D. Goltz was selected as the 2010 recipient of the WSBA Administrative Law Section Frank Homan Award.
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