Rep. Pat Maney of Ft. Walton Beach, right, and First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Ginger Madden, left, with the FPAA “Sword of Justice” House Leadership Award. Rep. Maney chairs the House Judiciary Budget Subcommittee.

Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired brigadier general and former Okaloosa County judge, was recently awarded the “Sword of Justice” House Leadership Award by the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association in recognition of his continuous support and leadership on matters relating to criminal justice.

First Judicial Circuit State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden, daughter of legendary Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden, introduced Rep. Maney for the award, congratulating him on the honor.