attorney jim greenlee to the court of appeals. tonight we are all honored by the court's presence. let me say congratulations to all of the members here tonight, particularly of those who have or will be selected as committee chairman. i can assure you the leadership weighs every appointment with extreme deliberation and attention. and i'm certain you will do no less than the consideration of your important duties as committee chairmen and chairwomen. 25 years ago, i took the only of office as a member of the house of representatives. it was a wonderful day and has been a beautiful journey. but all along the way, i have remembered the pride and excitement i felt becoming a representative of this body and a humbled public servant. my goal then as it is today was to do the most good. i believe we have all had help accomplishing our goals and our personal and professional life. you see, i am confident god continues to rule over the affairs of man. and i believe he has blessed mississippi's leadership and its people. we now face a new year where i am able to inform the people and the d