CHAMBERS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington, D. C. 20543

November 22, 2004

Honorable Randy J. Holland
Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of Delaware
34 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947

Dear Justice Holland:

I am pleased to learn from Ralph Mecham that you have agreed to serve as a member of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules, and I hereby appoint you to the Committee, effective immediately. Your term will expire on October 1, 2007. Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit chairs the Committee, and you will hear from him shortly regarding the Committee’s procedures and forthcoming schedule.

I am confident that your contributions will be many. Your willingness to serve over and above the performance of your regular professional duties demonstrates your commitment to an effective judicial system, for which I am grateful.

I will appreciate your formal acceptance of this appointment at your earliest convenience.

With best regards.

Sincerely,
William Rehnquist

CC:
Honorable Anthony J. Scirica
Honorable Thomas I. Vanaskie
Honorable Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
Mr. Leonidas Ralph Mecham