P.O. DRAWER 1472AlEXANDRIA. LOUISIANA 71309

TELEPHONE: (318) 473-6650FAX: (318) 442-9276

October 11,2004

Via Hand Delivery

Mr. Paul Dauzat, PresidentRapides Parish School BoardPost Office Box 1230Alexandria, LA 71309-1230

Writers Direct Dial318-448-8111

Dear Mr. Dauzart:

I am writing in response to your request for my current resume which isenclosed for your review.

I am a member in good standing of the Louisiana State Bar Association andhave been since being admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association inOctober 1991. I have maintained a general civil practice since October 1992when I left my employm(~nt as a law clerk for the honorable Judge W. RossFoote. My practice has be:en concentrated in the commercial law arena.

For the past twelve years J: have been General Counsel to the Rapides FinanceAuthority which is a public trust that issues taxable and tax exempt bonds forboth public and private types of financing. In this capacity I have beenrequired to appear and testify before the Louisiana State Bond Commission aswell as the subcommittet: on housing of the bond commission. I have alsorepresented the City of A~lexandria and the Rapides Police Jury in connectionwith the Issuance of corporate bonds. I have represented the Rapides FinanceAuthority in connection Vr'ith various bond issues including but not limited to:Louisiana College, Intenllational Paper Company, Goodwill Industries andnumerous housing bond issues for first time home buyer programs. I haveworked with the attomey~; at Foley & Judell on many occasions with regard tothese issues.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

~intq JIubicial ~i5tridRAPIDES PARISH

Mr. Paul DauzatPage 2October 11, 2004

In my practice I also have been extensively involved in both residential andcommercial land transact:lons and related financing. This type of practicenecessarily requires a wor~:ing knowledge of Louisiana contract and obligationlaws, laws on security d(~vices and secured transactions, corporations and

partnerships.

I have, in the past, repres(~nted the City of Alexandria before the AlexandriaCivil Service Commission which is an administrative type of tribunal whereinI defended the Administration in employee disciplinary actions. This type ofwork involves a working knowledge of the Louisiana AdministrativeProcedures Act as well as the Civil Service Law and Procedures.

I also have practiced in ~;tate Court in Rapides Parish and the surroundingparishes. I am admitted to and have practiced before the United States DistrictCourt and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District ofLouisiana.

I believe that I possess thl~ requisite qualificationsto act as Co-Bond Counselto the School Board and would appreciate your considerations.

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October 11, 2004~SCOTT M. BRAME

Home Address:5808 England Dr.P. O. Box 12995Alexandria, La. 71315-2995Ph: (318) 484-9464

Work Address:Scott M. Brame, Attorney at Law600 DeSoto StreetAlexandria, La. 71301Ph. (318) 4488111Fax.(318) 442-3288

Place of Birth:Alexandria, La.

Date of birth:October 30, 1958

EDUCATION:

Southern University School of Law, Baton Rouge, La.Graduation date May, 1991.Candidate for Law Review, Recognized on the National Deans List,GPA 3.319Class rank 13 out of 124.

Northwestern State Universi~{, Natchitoches, La.Bachelor of Science, December 1984.Business Administration, Mirlor in Accounting.

Alexandria Senior High School,Graduated 1977.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Entered private practice October 1992 to presentMaintained a general civil pr-actice, concentrating in the areas of Public Trust Law,Security Devices, Secured Tnmsactions, Banking, Property and Real Estate Law. I amapproved to close loans for a]ll of the major lenders in this area. I also am a licensedagent title insurance agent for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co. To a limitedextent I also practice in the ar(~a of creditor bankruptcy. I have seven years experiencepracticing before the City oj[ Alexandria Civil Service Commission defending theadministration in disciplinary' actions taken involving employees.

Since 1992 I have been General Counsel to the Rapides Finance Authority which is apublic trust authorized to is~:ue bond for both public and private financing. I haverepresented the authority in (~onnection with the issuance of bonds for financing of

private as well as public acti,rities.3

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In April of 2000 I was appointed to the Tunica Biloxi Tribal Court of Appeal as aAssociate Judge in which capa<;ity a three judge panel reviews the decisions of the trialcourt.

In January of 2003 I was appointed as a part time Assistant District Attorney torepresent the Rapides Parish Sales and Use Tax Department. In this capacity I assistand oversee tax collection and enforcement matters.

Ninth Judicial District Court Diy "D"Honorable W. Ross FooteLaw ClerkAugust 1991 to October 1992

Neblett, Beard & Arsenault, Alexandria, La.Employed as a law clerk doin1~ research for personal injurylitigation. December 1989 to rv1ay 1991.

O. J. Johnson & Sons, Inc.General Contractors, Alexandria, La.On site job supervisor for residential and lightcommercial construction. 1981-1985.

Carroll Furniture Store, Alexamdria,La.Employed as furniture delivery-man, furniture repairman, assistantwarehouse manager. 1977-1980.

Professional Affiliations:

American Bar Association1991 to present

Alexandria Bar AssociationOctober 1991 to present

Louisiana State Bar AssociatilonOctober 1991 to present

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References:

James C. DownsDistrict AttorneyRapides Parish, LouisianaP. O. Box 1472Alexandria, La. 71309-1472Ph. (318) 442-9253

Ellis G. SaybeAttorney at LawP. 0 Drawer 12180Alexandria, La. 71315-2180Ph. (318) 445-3621Fax.(318) 442-3194

Harold Joseph Vercher, Jr.Assistant Sales Tax AdministTiitorRapides Parish Sales and Use '"[ax Department5606Coliseum Blvd.Alexandria, LA 71301Ph. (318) 445-0296 ext. 5007

Representative Clients:

ABC Homes, Inc.The City of AlexandriaEngland Oaks Senior Living CommunityHibernia National BankRapides Finance AuthorityRapides Parish Tax Assessors OfficeRed River BankRegions BankThe Evangeline Bank & Trus1: CompanyV & V Properties, LLC

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FOL_EY&.JUDELL, L.L.P.BATON ROUGE OFFICE

601 ST. FERDINAND STREETBATON ROUGE. LOUISIANA 70802-6152

TELEPHONE (225) 923-2476FAX 1225) 923-2477

LONNIE L. BEWLEYMEREDITH L. HATHORNDAVID E. HENDERSONHAROLD B. JUDELL

J. HUGH MARTINWAYNE J. NEVEU

ALAN L. OFFNERJERRY R. OSBORNEC. GRANT SCHLUETERSUSAN WEEKS

-DUDLEY C. F"OLEY, .JR.

.JOHN W. COXWILLIAM H. BECK, .JR.

STEPHEN L. .JOHNSON, .JR.

OF" COUNSEL

OUR F"ILE NO.

October 8, 2004

Mr. Paul DauzatRapides Parish School BoardSixth and Beauregard StreetsAlexandria, Louisiana 71301

Dear Mr. Dauzat

Confinning our recent conversation, we will be pleased to work with any local attorney the Board

may wish to select in a local co-borui counsel capacity.

Also, as I previously indicated, the aggregate legal fees of our firn1 as Bond Counsel and any localco-bond counsel would not exceed 1:hat provided in the Attorney General's approved schedule of

legal fees for bond counsel.

If we can furnish any additional infonnation or be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate

to call.

CGS/secc: Mr. Gary L. Jones, Superintendent

Mr. James, Lewis, Finance D'irectorMr. James Downs, District }\.ttomey

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ATTORNEYS ANO COUNSEL.L.ORS AT L.AW

ONE CANAL. PL.ACE

SUITE 2600

365 CANAL. STREET

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BATON ROUGE Of"f"'CE

601 ST. FERDINAND STREETBATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70602-6152

TELEPHONE 1225) 923-2476FAX 1225) 923-2477

!-ONNIE L. BEWLEYMEREDITH L. HATHORNDAVID E. HENDERSONHAROLD B. -JUDELL

-J. HUGH MARTINWAYNE -J. NEVEUALAN L. OFFNER-JERRY R. OSBORNEC. GRANT SCHLUETERSUSAN WEEKS

FOI_EY&.JUDELL, L.L.P.ATTO~NEYS AND COUNSEL.L.ORS AT L.AW

ONE CANAL PLACE

SUITE 2600

365 CANAL STREET

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1504) !S68-1249 .FAX (504) 565-3900

-OUOI.£Y C. FOI.EY, JR.

JOHN W. COXWII.I.IAM H. BECK, JR.

STEPHEN I.. JOHNSON, JR.OF COUNSEl.

OUR FII.E NO.

October 7, 2004

Mr. James LewisDirector of FinanceRapides Parish School BoardSixth and Beauregard StreetsAlexandria, Louisiana 71301

Dear James:

As requested, enclosed are several copies of our Finn Brochure. As you know, the finn has been inexistence for 85 years and is a nationally recognized bond counsel finn. Foley & Judell is one of thefew finns in the country that deals ecclusively in the field of public finance.

Over the many years, we have serve,d as bond counsel on a majority of the State and State agencybond issues, and have served as boncl counsel to a majority of the political subdivisions in the State(parishes, municipalities, school bo,trds and special service districts). In calendar year 2003, wehandled over 350 bond issues aggre!~ating over $2 Billion principal amount.

Foley & Judell has extensive experience over many years with most of the School Boards in ourState. W.e currently serve as Bond C;ounsel for over 60 of the 68 parish and city school systems.

We have had the privilege and plea:;ure to work with the Rapides School Board over the last 25years. During that time we have handled numerous bond issues, both new money for construction

projects and refinancings resulting in savings to taxpayers.

If we can furnish you with any additlonal infon11ation, please do not hesitate m let us know.

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c. Grant Schlueter

CGS/seenclosureCC: Mr. Gary L. Jones, Superintendent (w/enc)

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PROFILE OF FOLEY & JUDELL, L. L. P. international banks, attests to the legal abilitydisplayed by Foley & Judell in the many bondissues which the firm has handled during its

85-year history.

Foley & Judell, L. L. P., ("Foley & Judell")is a nationally recognized finI1 of bondattorneys whose practice is devoted soleI)' topublic finance. The fizm operates ru; apartnership which consists of twelve partIJlersand three attorneys who are "of counsel", pilusan additional twenty-one persons who servl~ inparalegal, secretarial and administrativeposi tions. Except for various changes in nameand personnel, Foley & Judell has been incontinuous operation since 1919 Imdmaintains offices in New Orleans and BatonRouge. Foley & Judell is one of the lar~;estnationally recognized law fizms in the UnitedStates whose practice is exclusively in thefield of public finance.

The finn and its members possess an in-depth knowledge of Louisiana law andexperience in all types of bond financingpermitted under it. The depth of suchknowledge and experience is indicated notonly by the number of bond transactionscompleted by the firm but also by the varietyand complexity of the transactions in whichthe firm has participated. Also, and moreimportantly, the firm and its lawyers meet theobjective normally sought by an issuer inretaining bond counsel; namely, 'that a bondcounsel firm commands respect amonginvestment bankers and investors for highquality performance and integrity and that thepublic finance community has confidence inits abilities.

Unlike multipurpose law firms, thesingular focus of Foley & Judell is in thoseareas of state and federal law that pertain topublic bond financing. This assures that thelawyers within the firm have the speciali:~edknowledge to render comprehensive servicesto its extensive client base consisting of asubstantial number of Louisiana's s1:ateagencies, municipalities, parishes, schoolboards and special commissions, boards :mddistricts.

SERVICES

The main objective of the finn is toprovide clients the caliber of legal proficiencythat enables those clients to borrow money onthe most favorable terms, consistent withmarket conditions at the time of borrowing.

In addition to providing bond counselservices for innumerable Louisiana projel(:ts,the firm's attorneys have drafted legislation formany bond financing programs and for thecreation of special districts, boards,commissions and other local authorities.

Because of its large number of attorneysable to handle all facets of public finance andits long history of service in the field, Foley &Judell

can provide, among other services:

..Information on ec.onomic conditions;money markets; supply ~d demand fordebt securities; federal fiscal/monetarypolicies; scheduled bond sales, prevailinginterest rates

The broad experience and qualificationsof the finn's personnel in the field of publicfinance exceed that of any similar Louisi anafinn and are considered to be equal or supe:riorto that of any finn in the country. '[heexcellent reputation enjoyed by Foley & Judellin financial circles throughout Louisiana, theUnited States and with foreign and

Counseling and advicstructuring of bondand submissionproceedings, docum~

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in connection withissues, the draftingof aU required~nts

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Processing of applications for approval ofbonds and elections by state boards

blue sky and legal investment laws. Thefinn's opinions are regularly acceptea bymajor investment houses and investmentbanking syndicates in New York, Chicago,and other financial centers.

Assisting general counsel in handlinglitigation affecting the legality of bondsand/or methods of financin!~

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONALORGANIZA TIONS DEALING WITH PUBLICFINANCE

~ Assisting with preparation of detailed,

comprehensive official statements;furnishing information to national ratingservices and municipal underwriters forevaluation

All members of the firm are members ofthe Louisiana State Bar and of the NationalAssociation of Bond Lawyers (NABL), aprofessional association of more than 3,000bond lawyers who represent most of the publicentities in the country. A number of partnershave teaching experience, and virtually all ofthe attorneys in the firm have lectured on thesubject of municipal finance before NABL-sponsored professional seminars and othernational meetings.

~ Supervising the printing of bonds and

their execution by officials of the issuer

~ Rendering an opinion on validity and tax-

exempt status of bonds; preparing acomplete transcript ofrecofi:l covering theissuance of bonds; furnishing thetranscript to bond purchasers and issuers

In addition to these services, the finnserves as legal consultant to public boards andstate and local agencies in colmection withnew financing programs. If enablinglegislation is required, the finn also prepareslegislation and supervises its pn)gress throughthe legislature.

Other professional. organizations dealingwith public finance of which partners of thefinn are members include: the LouisianaGovernment Finance Officers Association; theCouncil of State Housing Agencies; theAmerican Bar Association section on localgovernment; the Louisiana Association of TaxAdministrators; the Louisiana MunicipalAssociation; and the Public Affairs ResearchCouncil.

.As underwriter's counsel, the finn fromlime to time provides services 1:0 a number ofinvestment banking finns on financing forprojects throughout the United States. Thesehave included housing, hospitals, equipmentJeasings, and the like.

THE ATTORNEYS

The attorneys of the finn have many yearsof active and continuo,!s experience in thepractice of public. finance law as shownbelow:

Foley & Judell has available specialistswho are experienced in federal tax mattersunder Section 103 of the Intl~mal RevenueCode related to the qualification of bonds as

tax-exempt obligations; arbitrage provisionsof the Code; federal securities law, includingdisclosure standards for public financings;

registration requirements; MunicipalSecurities Rulemaking Board rules; and state

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Years of P.ctivePractice in the

Public FinaJrIce Area

to comply with the rebate rules, as well asother arbitrage regulations.

Atlomey (Partner)After the initial details of the rebate

regulations were released in February, 1989,Foley & Judell developed computer softwarefor calculating arbitrage rebate. This softwarehas been updated and refined to reflectsubsequent revisions to the regulations.Furthermore, Foley & Judell has in-house staffwhose principal responsibility is arbitragerebate compliance.

Since 1959 (45 years)Since 1983 (21 years)Since 1976 (28 years)Since 1950 (54 years)Since 1958 (46 years)Since 1984 (20 years)Since 1979 (25 years)Since 1965 (39 years)Since 1973 (31 years)Since 1974(30 years)

LonnieL. BewleyMeredith L. HathornDavid E. HendersonHarold B.JudellJ. Hugh MartinWayne J. NeveuAlan L. OffnerJerry R. OsborneC. Grant SchlueterSusan Weeks Foley & Judell has the most up-to date

and sophisticated spreadsheet softwareavailable on the market, which is used by ourin-house programmers to design the analysisnecessary for all types of bond-related mattersincluding arbitrage-related cash flow analyses.Using our in-house staff and rebate computersoftware, Foley & Judell has preparedarbitrage rebate analyses for a number of ourclients, including the Louisiana RecoveryDistrict, the Greater New Orleans ExpresswayCommission, the Audubon Park Commissionand the City of Slid ell. Additionally, the firmhas assisted other clients in setting up rebatecalculation procedures for their own computersystems, including the City of New Orleansand the City of Alexandria. The rebatecalculation for the Louisiana RecoveryDistrict was extremely complex, involving thecomputation of yield on variable rate bonds,the application of special rules for differenttypes of credit enhancement payments, and theexistence of numerous funds subject to rebate.

Attorney (of Counsel)

DudleyC.Foley Since 1933 (71 years)William H. Beck, Jr. Since 1959 (44 years)JohnW. Cox Since 1949 (54 years)Stephen L. Johnson, Jr. Since 2004

TAX DEJ'ARTMENT; COMPUTER CAPABILITY

Foley & Judell has a tax departmentcupable of handling the tax aspects related toIttx~cxcmpt bond issues. Foley & Judell'sbond counsel opinion on tax-exempt bondi !iSliCS covers every aspect of state and federall.tX Ittw.

Since the arbitrage rebate regulations werefirst made applicable to industrial revenuehonds in 1984, Foley & Judell has advised itsclients as to procedures and stratl~gies forcomplying with the rebate requirements and,where possible, for avoiding arbitra!~e rebate.Prior to the release of the rebate re~:ulations,Foley & Judell developed a method forcalculating rebate on floating and fixed rateindustrial development bonds. S,ince thearbitrage rebate regulations became applicableto governmental bonds on September I, 1986,Foley & Judell has continually advised itsgovernmental clients as to the proper stepsand procedures that need to be taken in order

.FIRM EXPERIENCE IN MUNICIPAL FINANCE,CONSTITUTIONAL LA W, TAX LA W, SECURITIESLAW, REAL ESTATE LAW, COMMERCIAL LAWAND BANKR UPTCY LA W

The concentration of Foley & Judell inpublic finance allows the individual membersof the firm to focus on discrete areas ofpublicfinance. For example, Foley & Judell has.

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Legislature and providing technical input for

legislators.attorneys who specialize in private activitybonds, hospital bonds, bonds for noll-profitentities, housing bonds ,governrn ental Pi urposebonds,and those who specialize in fedl~ral tax~atters, together with all aspe(;ts ofconstifuti orial taw,tax law, securi ti es law, real

appticableto such areas. Selection of Foley &judetl~bondcounselfor a transaction doesnot constitute the selection of one attorneyskilled in matters of public finance nor theselection of a few attorneys within the publicfinance section of a multipurpose film, butconstitUtes the selection of a firm provl~n overtime to be totally dedicated to providingexpert and specialized legal services of thehighest quality in the area of public :financeand in the other areas of law applicable topublic finance.

EXPERIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFCOMPREHENSIVE PLANS FOR CAPITALIMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ANDINFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENr'

Foley & Judell has been the sole advisorto most of the major communities in the Statein connection with the planning andstructuring of programs for capitalimprovement financings. The firm hasprovided legal and professional. services on acontinuing basis for most of the municipalitiesin the State with populations of ten thousandor more.

Such work has' included comprehensiveplanning and structuring of capitalimprovement projects and infrastructuredevelopment programs utilizing generalobligation bonds, sales tax revenue bonds,royalty road fund bonds, utility revenue bonds,limited tax and assessment financings, andother methods of finance. Some of thenotable, larger capital acquisition andimprovement programs for which the firm hasassisted in planning and developing have beenfor the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, NewOrleans, Lafayette, Alexandria, Bogalusa,Covington, the parishes of St. Charles,Terrebonne, Natchitoches and the LafayettePublic Power Authority. Many of theseinvolved the use of multiple types of securitysuch as ad valorem taxes, sales taxes, utilitiesrevenues, front foot assessments, and revenuesfrom contracts. Many required restructuringof debt and elimination of underlying districtdebt with the objective of minimizing taxes orservice charges.

One member of the finD is a fonDerAssistant Attorney General who seIved asChief of the Public Finance Section and insuch position was often called upon to rule onthe constitutionality of publi,c financetrnnsactions and matters of the public fisc.

EXP£RJ.ENCE J.N WORKING WITH THE

1~OUJS1ANA LEGISLATURE AND DR.4FTINGPUJJLJC FINANCE MEASURES FOR

CONSJDERA TJON

Each year the firm's attorneys draft orassist in t~e drafting of numerous bills forconsideration by the Legislature, coveringvarious areas relating to public final1ce. Inaddition to assisting particular clients, thefirm's attorneys have also drafted legislationon behalf of the Louisiana MlmicipalAssociation and the Louisiana Police JuryAssociation in the area of public finance. Infact, the firm has been involved in somemanner in nearly all of Louisiana's bond lawsand regularly assists local governments in thepassage of legislation affecting them byattending committee hearings of the ,~

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01"HER LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVISORYSERVICES PROVIDED BY FOLEY & JUD1~L,I.. L. P.

talents and expertise, regardless of sex, race,age, national origin or religious affiliation.

MARTINDALE-HuBBELL LAW DIRECTORYRA TINGFoley & Judell perfonns comprehensive

legal and coordinate professional services asbond counsel and, additionally, provides.\dvice when requested, including assistinglocal counsel on any bond-related matter andan.tlyzing solicited and unsolicited proposalsfor new financings.

Foley & Judell is assigned the highestrating of "av" in the Martindale-Hubbell LawDirectory. The "a" constitutes a legal abilityrating of very high. The "v" constitutes ageneral recommendation rating of very highand embraces faithful adherence to ethicalstandards, professional reliability and dili-gence, and other relevant factors.

The records and employees of FiscalServices, Inc. are available to the firm and itsclients. Fiscal Services, Inc. has been inexistence for more than 30 years and duringthat time has prepared the majority of theofficial statements issued in connection '~ithbond jssues in the State as well as several Dut-of-state jssues. It maintains records of all debtissues in the State including records of debtservjce requjrements on outstanding bondissues, sales tax collectjons, ad valorem taxlevies, assessed valuation and audits ofmajorissuers. To its knowledge, a more completecollection of such financjal jnformation doesnot exist anywhere else. Like the law firol, itssluff is engaged exclusively in the field ofpublic finance. Such financial advisoryscrvices ofFjscal Servjces, Inc. as the poljticalsubdivision might request js available on acosl basis.

CLIENTS

Foley Judell and its predecessors haverepresented a vast number of clients in theState including approximately 160 municipali-ties, 53 parishes, 59 school boards, 30 indus-trial development boards, 18 local publictrusts, 14 state board and special commis-sions, 15 port commissions, 11 levee boardsand 7 universities and colleges.

MINORITY PARTICIPA TION IN THE FIRM

Foley & ludellhas ten partners. Two ofthe partners are women and one is an African-Anlerican. Attached are biographical sketchesof the partners.

Foley & Judell is committed to affirmativeaction and equal opportunity employment, asreflected in the composition of thepartnership. The firm has always attempted toemploy persons based on their qualifications,

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PARTNERS

J/llrold B. Judel/, born Milwaukee,Wisconsin, March 9, 1915; admitted tobar 1938, Wisconsin; 1950, Louisiana.Education: University of Wisconsin(B.A., 1936; J.D., 1938); TulaneUniversity of Louisiana (LL.B., CivilLaw, 1950). Member: Louisiana StateSInd American Bar Associations; StateBar of Wisconsin; AmericanJudicature Society; NationalAssociation of Bond Lawyers;American College of Bond Counsel.Former Director, former President,Notional Association of BondLawyers.

director; chainnan, ProfessionalismCommittee; fonner member of SteeringCommittee, National Association ofBond Lawyers.

University of Louisiana (J.D., cumlaude, 1~174). Member, Louisiana LawReview, 1973-1974. Member:Louisiana State and American BarAssociations; National Association ofBond L;lwyers; American College ofBond Counsel. NominatingCommittee; former Treasurer; formerSecretary; former chairman of BondAttorneys' Workshop, NationalAssociation of Bond Lawyers.

Jerry R. Osborne, born NewOrleans, Louisiana, December 22,1938; admitted to bar, 1962,Louisiana. Education: TulaneUniversity of Louisiana (B.B.A., 1961;LL.B., J 962). Member: New Orleans,Louisiana State and American BarAssociations; National Association ofBond Lawyers.

Lonnie L. Bewley, born Glasgow,Kcntucky, January 31, 1932; admittedto bar. 1959, Louisiana. Education:Western Kentucky State College (A.B.,1956); legal education, TulaneUniversity (LL.B., 1959). Phi DeltaPhi member,. Tulane Moot Court,1958- J 959. Member: Louisiana Stateand American Bar Associations;National Association of Bond

Lawyers.

David E. Henderson, born BatonRouge, Louisiana, November 30,1952; admitted to bar, 1976,Louisiana. Education: Louisiana StateUniversity and A. and M. College(J.D., 1976). Staff Attorney, LouisianaDepartment of Justice, Office of theAttorney General, 1976-1982;Assistant Attorney General, Chief ofthe Public Finance Section, 1980-1982. MeI1}ber: Baton Rouge,Louisiana State aT)d American BarAssociations; National Association ofBond Lawyers.

Dudley C. Foley, Jr., (Of Counsel),born New Orleans, Louisiana, October13, 1910; admitted to bar, 1933,Louisiana. Education: TulaneUniversity of Louisiana (B.A., 1931;LL.B., 1933). Member: Moot CourtAdvisory Board, 1931-1932. Member:Louisiana State and American BarAssociations; American JudicatureSociety.

Wayne J. Neveu, born New Orleans,Louisiana, January 7, 1951; admittedto bar, ] 977, Louisiana; 1980, Districtof Columbia. Education: YaleUniver!;ity (B.A., 1972); ColumbiaUniver~;ity (J.D., 1976). Member:American Bar Association Forum onAffordable Housing and CommunityDevelopment Law. Member:Louisiana State and American BarAssociations; The District of ColumbiaBar; National Association of BondLawyers. Former member of SteeringCommittee, National Association ofBond Lawyers.

J. Hugh Murtin, born Grand Point,

I.,ouisianll, February 17, 1933;udmined to bar, 1957, Louisiana.13duclltion: Tulane University of.l"<luisillna; Louisiana State Universityund A. tlnd M. College (LL.B., 1957).City Attorney, City of Harahan 1958-1964; 1966-1982. President, CityA tlorncys' Assn., Louisiana, 1979-1980. Member: Jefferson Parish,LoIJisiuna State and American BarAssociations; National Association ofBond Lawyers.

John W. Cox, (Of Counsel), bornMangum, Oklahoma, July 5, 1924;admitted to bar, 1949, Louisiana.Education: Louisiana Tech University;Tulane University of Louisiana (LL.B.,1949). Order of the Coif. Member:Louisiana State and American BarAssociations; National Association ofBond Lawyers.

Alan L a/filer, born New Orleans,Louisi~ma, September 21, 1947;admittt:d to bar, 1976, Louisiana.Education: Tulane University ofLouisi~ma (B.A., 1969; J.D., 1976).Member, Tulane Moot Court.Memb'~r: Louisiana and American BarAssociations; National Association ofBond l,awyers.

William H. Beck, Jr. ,(Of Counsel),born Clarksdale, Mississippi, August18, ] 928; admitted to bar, 1954,Mississippi; 1960, Louisiana.Education: Vanderbilt University(B.A., 1950); University of Mississippi(J.D., 1954); Tulane University, Orderof the Coif; Omicron Delta Kappa; PhiDelta Phi. Editor, Mississippi LawJournal, 1954. Associate Professor,Tulane University, 1957-1970.Member: Louisiana State andMississippi State Bar Associations;National Association of BondLawyers.

C. Grant Schlueter, born Lincoln,Ncbraska, February 27, 1948;admitted10 bar, 1973, Louisiana. Education:l,ouisiana State University and A. andM. College (B.A., 1970; J.D., 1973).Member, Louisiana Law Review,1972-1973. Member: Louisiana Stateand American Bar Association;National Association of BondLawyers. Panelist, NationalAssociation of Bond Lawyers.

ll1eredith L. Hathorn, bornAlexandria, Louisiana, November 30,1959; admitted to bar, 1984, NewYork; 1985, Louisiana. Preparatoryeducation, Louisiana State University(B.S., 1980); legal education, TulaneUnive~rsity (J.D., cum laude, 1983).Member: Louisiana State andAmerican Bar Associations; NationalAssociation of Bond Lawyers.Secretary, Board of Directors; fonner

Susan Weeks, born New Orleans,Louisiana, August 9,1949, admitted tobar 1974, Louisiana. Education:Louisiana State University and A. andM. College (B.S, 1971); Tulane )~