Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am very honored to welcome you to the Court of Appeals of Georgia on this very special occasion. In honor of G. Alan Blackburn , my colleague, we are gathered here to celebrate his career with this Court and to unveil his portrait which will be hung in this Courtroom. Our program will be brief so that you will have time to congratulate Judge Blackburn in person. A reception will be held outside in the Rotunda after this ceremony.

I would like to introduce you to Judge Blackburn's family in attendance: _________________________________________. (Please stand.) I am also happy to see so many of Judge Blackburn's associates and friends in attendance today, and I would like to recognize you. When I do, please stand so everyone can see you. The Justices and former Justices of the Supreme Court, the Judges and former Judges of the Court of Appeals, etc. specific persons or groups in attendance who were on the guest list.