Time for another “a picture is worth 1,000 words” blog! The VBA hosted a Legislators’ Reception on
January 18th in the Cedar Creek Room at the Statehouse. The event was very well attended as the
pictures demonstrate. Hopefully the pictures
also show the perfect mix of food, drink, smiles and meaningful conversations among
the attendees. Scroll down for a gallery
glimpse into this successful event.
We at the VBA strive to be a valuable resource to our representatives and their constituents.
As a backdrop to the event, in one corner there was a slideshow loop of
pictures from the Legislators’ Days held in each County, and information about
our resources such as our VBA Section Chairs, the Bar Ambassadors, our lawyer
referral service and legal assistance business cards and our public education
initiatives, such as our “Basics of the US Constitution” presentations. If legislators have any question about
proposed legislation, they can take comfort in knowing that the VBA Section
Chairs are there to assist with understanding or to reach out to other members
in that substantive area of law for issue spotting, testimony and
discussion. The Bar Ambassadors in each
county are also a great resource. Most
importantly, we got an opportunity to interact with our legislators at a lively
social event!
One picture that may not be self-explanatory is the close up
of the large battle painting in the Cedar Creek Room. The bearded injured man being carried is Thomas
Kennedy, a direct relative of our own VBA President, Mike Kennedy. Not only did this Kennedy survive his injury,
but he later became a state official with stints as Sheriff of Franklin County,
Town selectman and constable, superintendent and a two-term representative in
the State legislature. His prominent
position as a young star in the legislature, and perhaps his potential influence
over future artist commissions, may explain his front and center position in
the painting!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!
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