Vol. 28, No. 1 #5 (February 2005). FROM THE PRESIDENT.

• Author: Community Makers

Wyoming Bar Journal

2005.

Vol. 28, No. 1 #5 (February 2005).

FROM THE PRESIDENT

WYOMING LAWYER February 2005/Vol. XXVIII, No. 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . Community Makers

By Mark W Harris While engaging in the covert activities of gathering information for this column, a good friend impressed upon me the magnitude of the commitment our fellow lawyers make who serve in the Wyoming House of Representatives and the Wyoming Senate. It's impressive to consider the time and personal sacrifice they make to serve our state.

Obviously, personal sacrifices are made to families and time with friends. A huge undertaking on the part of partners and associates is made so that those elected can fulfill the obligation of their office. Our judges and court staff accommodate the schedules of our legislators, exhibiting a sensitivity of the time and sacrifice involved.

I thought it would be appropriate to share with you how some of our friends find time to make their communities better places.

I first met Speaker of the House Randall Luthi in law school. Speaker Luthi is an active member of the Star Valley Rotary Club, Wyoming Farm Bureau and the Wyoming Stock Grower's Association. Randall returned to north Lincoln County and has served the community through active and honored service in the Wyoming Legislature and by sharing his knowledge and experience with local boards and programs in his county. He also finds time, from who knows where, to practice law and run the family ranch. A vicious rumor circulating is that Speaker Luthi at one time taught aerobics at a Jackson health club.

Representative Owen Petersen was first elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in 2000. Owen is retired from the United States Military and since his retirement and return to Uinta County, he has served actively in the Lion's Club and the American Legion. He is a past Commander of VFW Post 7798. Owen has graciously served the UW Alumni Association, Wyoming Farm Bureau, Uinta County Economic Development Commission, Mountain View Town Planning Committee, Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce, Uinta County Historical Society and Tracks Across Wyoming. Owen has unselfishly given his time to Uinta County, rather than spending it in quiet retirement. Owen's dedication to his community cannot be challenged. He has always been willing to listen to his...