Memorandum

To:	All Judges
From:	William L. Martin, III
Subject:	Death of Senior Judge Banke 's Sister
Date:	May 28, 1998

As I am sure all of you know by now, Senior Judge Banke 's sister was killed in a truck car collision yesterday morning on Tara Boulevard at Georgia 54 in Jonesboro. Ruby Banke Van Atten of Corpus Christi, Texas died on arrival at Southern Regional Medical Center. Her husband, James Van Atten , is in the intensive care unit at the hospital.

While this situation is not covered by the Flower Fund Guidelines, Chief Judge Andrews has directed that I send an appropriate expression of sympathy from the Court to Judge Banke . Janice Ward in Judge Banke 's office said that Mrs. Van Atten 's body would be lying in state at Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

It is my understanding that the funeral is tentatively planned for Corpus Christi, Texas.

Thank you.