By the Governor of the State of Georgia, a proclamation, 2016 May 4

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

A PROCLAMATION PARALEGAL WEEK

WHEREAS:

Paralegals are professionals qualified through education, training, or work experience to perform substantive legal work requiring proficient knowledge of legal concepts that are customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer; and

WHEREAS:

Working under the guidance of an attorney, paralegals improve the management of cases, contribute substantially to the quality of legal services throughout the State of Georgia, and reduce legal costs to the public; and

WHEREAS:

Excellence, dedication, and integrity are the noteworthy characteristics of paralegals and those in Georgia uphold the highest standards of professionalism; and

WHEREAS:

The observance of Paralegal Week provides an opportunity for Georgians to recognize paralegals throughout the state for their efforts to help our legal system perform at a high level of efficiency; now

THEREFORE:

I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim june 12-1 8, 2016, as PARALEGAL WEEK in Georgia in recognition of the contributions these devoted professionals make to the practice of law in our state.

In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 4th day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen.

ATTEST

GOVERNOR

CHIEF OF STAFF