In these final weeks of the 2015 session of the Georgia General Assembly, I would like to take this opportunity to offer appreciation, on behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, to Attorney and State House Speaker David Ralston, whose district reaches into Dawson, Fannin and Gilmer counties.

The personal and professional sacrifices made by Ralston and his fellow Georgia lawyer/legislators, which are necessary to effectively represent the interests of their constituents and our state, are inspiring to their State Bar colleagues.

We appreciate their continued dedication to fulfilling our duty as lawyers to serve others.

Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker, president, State Bar of Georgia