December 4, 1997

Honorable H. Pierre

Judge

City Court of Atlanta

104 Trinity Avenue

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Dear Judge Pierre:

It was indeed a pleasure, unexpected as it was, to run into you at traffic court yesterday. I told my son when we were sitting out front before court was in session that I went to law school with the judge, but I'm sure after more than 20 years he would not remember me. I was really touched and flattered that you did remember me.

Congratulations on becoming a judge, I did not know that you were one of the judges of the City Court of Atlanta. I want to compliment you on the courteous and professional way in which your court operates. This was the first time I been to City Court in Atlanta in over 15 years and it seems it moves much more efficiently now then in the past.

I want to thank you also for the way in which you adjudicated my son's case. I asked the witness before court if Farm Bureau had taken care of her car. She told me that it was no problem since our insurance agent and her grandfather are very close friends. She told me that the agent said not to worry, that her car would be repaired to her satisfaction.

At any rate it was a pleasure to see you again and I appreciate the kindness and mercy with which you dispense justice. One of the nice things about being the clerk of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, is that I have been able to see many of our old law school classmates that I have not seen in years.

I hope that if you ever have time you will stop by the Court of Appeals and see me or call me for lunch one day.

Judge H. Pierre Letter

December 4, 1997

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Best wishes to you and yours for a joyous and safe holiday season.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld