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Representative.
We also have a letter:	"Dear	Judge
Russell, I would like to add my congratulations to the many that I am sure you will receive on the occasion of your portrait dedication. Your 35 years of service on the bench is an impressive accomplishment and your dedication to the Judiciary as a Senior Judge is much appreciated by your colleagues. Best Wishes for years ahead. William Rehnquist, Chief Judge of the United States Supreme Court."
Another letter that we have:	"Please
accept my regrets that I am unable to be present, due to a trial, at the dedication of your portrait at the courthouse in Bay St. Louis. This celebration of your distinguished service on our court is appropriate and well deserved. You have set a high standard of performance which all of the judges of the court would do well to strive to emulate. It has been and continues to be a genuine honor and pleasure to be able to regard myself as your colleague. You have long been a friend of my family and we
JAMIE L. WETZEL, CSR - CIRCUIT COURT REPORTER