March 4, 1998

Mrs. Robert J. Noland

8533 F Church Road

Villa Rica, Georgia 30180

Dear Betty:

Enclosed please find a copy of the February 27th edition of the Fulton County Daily Report. I am sure you have seen the article it had on Judge Noland , but I thought you might like an extra copy.

I thought for the most part, Trisha Renaud did a good job in capturing the essence of Judge Noland .

I am sorry I did not get to talk to you at the funeral, but I was really touched by how many people came. I thought it was so thoughtful that Judge Whalen came as did Barbara Tinsley .

In a way, Judge Noland is responsible for my being the clerk of the Court of Appeals of Georgia. When I was initially approached about becoming a district court administrator, I declined the position. Judge Noland talked to me about it and said that it was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to meet, not only judges around the State, but political figures as well. He encouraged me to reconsider my decision, but without trying to make the decision for me.

I know you miss him very much, but as long as you have memories of him, he will never die. Please give Sara and me a call sometime.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

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