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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
LD MUSGROVE
ERNOR
March 16, 2000
The Honorable Dan. M. Russell, Jr.
United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi
Dear Judge Russell:
As Governor of the State of Mississippi, I am honored to extend best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of your Portrait Dedication Ceremony.
. | As one of Mississippi?s^ most distinguished and well-regarded members of the 'Judiciary, it'isimost befitting that ^ permanent testament*appropriately portraying your commitment and dedication to justly implementing the law be inaugurated. On behalf of Mississippians throughout our great state, I commend you for extraordinary service and achievement.
Best wishes in all of your future endeavors	nee	to	you,
please feel free to call on me.
RM/jsb
POST OFFICE BOX 139 ? JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39205 ? TELEPHONE: (601) 359-3150 ? FAX: (601) 359-3741 ? www.governor.ms.statc.us