Dear Mr. Kessler:

On behalf of the American Bar Association, I am pleased to appoint you as chair of the Standing Committee on Substance Abuse for a one-year term commencing with the adjournment of the 2008 Annual Meeting. The staff liaison will be Valerie Adelson. Thank you for sharing your time, energy, and talents to further the goals of our Association.

Together, we will address issues of great importance to our profession, our Association, and the public.

Thank you again for your service. Working together, we will make a difference.

Sincerely,

H. Thomas Wells, Jr

cc: Valerie Adelson