In Recognition and Appreciation of Chief Justice Jim Hannah
Resolution 1 In Recognition and Appreciation of Chief Justice Jim Hannah
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Jim Hannah has served as President of the Conference of Chief Justices and as Chair of the National Center for State Courts Board of Directors during 2014–2015, where he provided wise counsel and valuable leadership; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Hannah has served on numerous committees of the Conference of Chief Justices and was appointed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. to the U.S. Judicial Conference Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, after nomination by the Conference of Chief Justices, the President of the United States appointed Chief Justice Hannah to the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute, where he serves as chair; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Hannah has always demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism, integrity, and is a person of good humor; and
WHEREAS, Chief Justice Hannah is respected and admired by all members of the Conference of Chief Justices as an exceptional Chief Justice and valued friend;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Conference of Chief Justices express their heartfelt appreciation to Chief Justice Hannah for his outstanding contributions to the Conference of Chief Justices.
Adopted as proposed by the Board of Directors of the Conference of Chief Justices at the 2015 Annual Meeting.