• Justice Anthony Kennedy letter to Randy J. Holland: May 2, 2013

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    ANTHONY M. KENNEDY
    ASSOCIATE JUSTICE

    May 2, 2013

    The Honorable Randy Holland
    Justice
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    P.O. Box 369
    Georgetown, DE 19947

    Dear Randy,

    Thank you for sending me your book on Delaware’s Destiny and the Lewes case. As we have discussed, Mary and I from time to time stay near Newport and love seeing the Longwood Gardens. So as Westerners, we have something of a feel for Delaware, and I look forward to reading the book.

    With repeated thanks for the book, with congratulations on its publication, and with best wishes, I remain,

    Yours sincerely,
    Tony

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy letter to Randy J. Holland: November 28, 2007

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    ANTHONY M. KENNEDY ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
    THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED

    November 28, 2007

    Dear Randy,

    It was good to hear from you. Please convey to your fellow sponsors my thanks for the honor of the invitation to participate in the dinner at the National High School Mock Trial. I regret, though, that the date will not work for me, and so I must decline the invitation.

    Thank you for doing this important work. You are a great credit to the Judiciary.

    Sincerely,
    Tony

    The Honorable Randy J. Holland
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    P.O. Box 369
    Georgetown, Delaware 19947

  • Justice Kennedy letter to Randy J. Holland: September 26, 2005

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY

    September 26, 2005

    The Honorable Randy J. Holland
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    P.O. Box 369
    Georgetown, Delaware 19947

    Dear Randy,

    Mary and I send our best to you and Ilona. You were so very gracious to come to Richmond. Thank you for asking me to accept the Award and for giving me the opportunity to think more about John Marshall and for all that he means and should mean to every generation committed to the Rule of Law.

    Your work with the Judiciary is splendid. Thank you so very much for the example you give to judges throughout the nation. We hope to see you soon.

    Sincerely
    Tony

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy letter to Justice Randy J. Holland: October 25, 2004

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY

    October 25, 2004

    The Honorable Randy J. Holland
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    Georgetown, Delaware 19947

    Dear Randy,

    Thank you for your letter of October 22nd inviting me to speak to the Delaware State Bar Association on January 21, 2005. That date is not available for me, so I must decline.

    Thanks so much for thinking of me.

    Sincerely,
    Tony

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy letter to Justice Randy J. Holland: June 29, 2004

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY

    June 29, 2004

    The Honorable Randy J. Holland
    The Honorable Donald W. Lemons
    The Honorable Harry L. Carrico
    Mr. John Barr

    My Dear Friends,

    As the work of the term comes to its close, please let me thank you for coming to my chambers to tell me of the honor of being the first recipient of the Chief Justice John Marshall Medal.

    It will be a great privilege to be with you in Richmond, Virginia on September 24, 2005. As the event draws near, we will correspond and cooperate on making it a significant occasion for the Medal, for the commemoration of John Marshall, and for our heritage of freedom.

    Sincerely,
    Anthony Kennedy

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy Letter: March 24, 2004

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY

    March 24, 2004

    The Honorable Randy J. Holland
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    Georgetown, Delaware 19947

    Dear Randy,

    Congratulations as you complete your second term as President of the Board of Trustees of the American Inns of Court Foundation.

    The dynamic success of the Inns of Court is one of the most important developments in the legal profession in our own time. The vision of its founders was that judges and lawyers together could make a significant contribution to improving civility and to renewing the commitment to excellence in our profession. Their vision has been fully justified. The American Inns of Court have made a difference, and so have you.

    Randy, your leadership exemplifies all of the high ideals of the Inns, and you deserve great credit for their continued success. I most appreciate your patience and courtesy in considering suggestions that some of us have made from time to time and for implementing them so skillfully. Your own career and your fine professional demeanor show that the idea of the Inns of Court can also be the reality.

    Thank you for your leadership and for your great contribution to the Rule of Law. With expressions of appreciation and great admiration, I remain

    Yours truly,
    Anthony Kennedy

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy Letter: October 17, 2003

    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543

    October 17, 2003

    The Honorable Randy J. Holland
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    PO Box 369
    Georgetown, DE 19947

    Dear Randy,
    It was our pleasure to have you here. Thank you for your splendid work for the American Inns of Court. It makes a real difference.

    Mary and I send our best wishes to you
    and Ilona.

    Sincerely,
    Tony

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy Letter: October 28, 2002

    Supreme Court of the United States
    Washington, D. C. 20543
    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY

    October 28, 2002

    Dear Randy,

    Thanks so very much for your most gracious letter of October 21st. Please extend to all of your colleagues my thanks for receiving this most prestigious award. It was a splendid evening for us.

    Our chambers has advised yours, as I understand it, that your meeting in Philadelphia takes place when my duties as Circuit Justice require me to be at the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference. So it will not be possible for me to present a Dialogue. Arthur Miller, or others, might be available for this if you want to pursue it. It does seem very important.

    With repeated thanks, my assurances that I stand ready to help the American Inns of Court and its most important work, and warm regards from Mary and me to you and Ilona, I remain

    Yours truly,

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy: Memo June 17, 2002

    A hand-written note from Justice Anthony Kennedy to Justice Randy Holland from June 17, 2002. During a visit to admit an applicant to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar. If anyone knows which lawyer this might have been, please send a message or leave a comment.

    “Greeting Randy, I have an engagement right after this session so we will not have the chance to visit. I will call you soon.”

    SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
    JUSTICE RANDY J. HOLLAND

    June 17, 2002
    TO MOVANT: Do not use the title of an applicant except for an active or retired state or federal judge, or a member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives. It is acceptable to use the following terms, as appropriate: son, daughter, husband, wife, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, son-in-law, daughter- in-law, father, or mother. It is inappropriate to make comments about an applicant such as referring to former service as a law clerk.

    PROCEED TO THE ROSTRUM WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED BY THE CLERK. WAIT FOR THE CHIEF JUSTICE TO ANNOUNCE YOUR NAME BEFORE MAKING
    THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

  • Justice Anthony Kennedy Letter: May 8, 2002

    Supreme Court of the United States Washington, D. C. 20543
    CHAMBERS OF JUSTICE ANTHONY M. KENNEDY

    May 8, 2002

    Honorable Randy J. Holland
    Supreme Court of Delaware
    P.O. Box 369
    Georgetown, Delaware 19947

    Dear Justice Holland:
    This letter is to thank you once again for using the American Inns of Court to present the Dialogue on Freedom to young people throughout the country. I am anxious to have a report from you on how you enjoyed your own class. Please give me a call any time, and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any help in your many endeavors to advance the Rule of Law.

    With thanks for your friendship and your continued efforts to advance the Rule of Law, I remain

    Yours truly,
    Anthony Kennedy