December 29, 1998

Mr. Xavier Harris

Secretary of State

Elections Division

Suite 1104, West Tower

Sloppy Floyd Building

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Harris:

Enclosed please find the Dedimus and Certificate, Oath of Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia and Loyalty Oath for Judge G. Alan Blackburn.

These documents have been fully executed, sworn, subscribed and attested. I would appreciate your filing this with the Secretary of State's office. I have taken the liberty of transmitting a copy of these documents to the Governor's Office.

If there are any other steps required of Judge Blackburn to perfect his office or any other requirements necessary for him to take office as a judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia effective January 1, 1999, please let me know immediately.

I want to thank you for all of your assistance throughout this matter.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

Enclosures

cc:	Danette Joslyn -Gaul, Governor's Office

Judge G. Alan Blackburn

Senior Appellate Court Judge Harold R. Banke