There is, however, also an emphasis on the human faces, minds and hearts that do the work itself. I believe he meant to encourage great respect for the part each of us plays by time and circumstance in the greater work as well as pride in our contributions to the greater work. I suspect Mr. Estes takes great pride in the office he supervises, in the departments and divisions and programs he supports, and in the thousands of students the University educates, trains and graduates. I suspect he sees himself as part of something good, part of making it better, and therefore part of maintaining and protecting opportunities for others. In that effort, he is not alone, nor does the University of New Mexico stand alone.
State government is a remarkable, miraculous, amazing institution.
It works because of people like Mr. Estes. It is right that we should honor him. State Bar President Public Lawyer Award presentation 4 p.m., May 1, State Capitol Rotunda, Santa Fe Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me to attend the Public Lawyer Award Ceremony. I appreciate the invitation, and am happy to be here today. Somehow, it seems especially appropriate to be celebrating Law day 2000 at the Public Lawyer Award Ceremony, for, after all, it is the work of public lawyers that most often results in meaningful changes in statute and policies, all for the betterment of the public good.