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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
WASHINGTON, DC 20510-2402
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION
March 24, 2000
Mr. Nicholas M. Haas 624 Highway 90
Waveland, Mississippi 39576 Dear Mr. Haas:
I was pleased to hear that the Honorable Dan M. Russell will be commended on his 3 5 years of service as a United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi.
The dedication ceremony that you are conducting in May to herald the display of his portrait in the Hancock County Courthouse shall be a worthy tribute.
Mississippi is fortunate to have a District Court Judge who is so dedicated to the law and the judiciary. Please convey my gratitude and congratulations to Judge Russell on his distinguished years of service.
Sincerely
THAD COCHRAN
United States Senator
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