Joe Thank you for always being a positive force in the DC office. I wish all best retirement. Congratulations Courtney Hunter It has been such pleasure to get know over past four years Joe! so welcoming when Tim and our team joined Ballard. You made us feel like we were part of Ballard family right from start that went long way decision join firm. your retirement - deserve it! hope enjoy time with friends lots wonderful travel. We'll miss around here! Cheers Kate Belinski an officer gentleman -- great mensch my LSKS colleagues me is hard imagine office without you but certainly are entitled every good thing as make this transition. will see each other at reunions like! All best Jay