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the Judiciary, it is most befitting that a 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 your extraordinary service and achievement." That?s from Governor Ronnie Musgrove.
Also I have a letter here from Thad Cochran, the United States Senator, "I was pleased to hear that the Honorable Dan M. Russell will be commended for his 35 years of service as a United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi." We'd like to make that a part of the record.
We also have a letter here, "In honor of your many years of dedicated service to the people of Hancock County and the State of Mississippi, I'd like to extend my personal gratitude and appreciation. You can be justifiably proud of your long rewarding career. Please accept my heartiest congratulations and thanks on this very special day." Gene Taylor, United States
JAMIE L. WETZEL, CSR - CIRCUIT COURT REPORTER