Manpreet 'Monica' Singh has dedicated more than 20 years as a lawyer to Harris County but recently made history by being sworn in as the first elected Sikh female judge.
Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal pictured along with Manpreet Singh with then-Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia . Adorning these symbolize strength, equality, and the mission of protecting people. In other words, those in distress can look to a person wearing a turban and beard as their protector.
"It doesn't matter if it's fighting for my people or some other people," she continued. "So even when the Equal Rights Ordinance came up here at City Hall, I went and testified before them a few times because that's our value system. So yes, that is absolutely right, that when there is an injustice happening, it's important for, you know, us as a Sikh community to engage to help right that injustice.
What she has learned is definitely something Singh looks forward to in the next four years but also hopes her story will serve as an inspiration for others.
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