b'PATRICK E. KELLYSUPREME REPRESENTATIVEPATRICK E. KELLYDEPUTY SUPREME KNIGHTK nights ofC olumbusMay 17, 2020 Worthy State Deputy Hofmann, Brother Knights and Families:It is a great honor for me to join you virtually this year though I wish I could join you in per-son. I bring with me greetings and well wishes from my wife, Vanessa, as well. Georgia has always been one of our leading jurisdictions and I commend all of you for the work you have done to grow the Order.Conventions are a time of reflection and celebrations.Looking back on the last year, Geor-gia has a lot to celebrate.I want to personally congratulate everyone for your collective efforts in making 2019-2020 another great year for the Georgia State Council. I salute you on your continued efforts to embrace and drive the Orders featured charitable programs:Georgia continues to be a leader in the area of pro-life, having now placed 2ultrasound machines this fraternal year and 35 total overall.Georgia was one of the top jurisdictions in the Order supporting the Coats forKids program this year. Georgia councils ordered 173 cases totaling 2,928 coatsthis fraternal year. Georgia has also consistently supported diocesan seminarians through theOrders RSVP program.This program saw 57 councils raising $89,351 in support of 134 seminarians.Georgia has been a major player in Special Olympics on a state and local levelwith 43 councils devoting 3,313 man-hours and $91,244 supporting our SpecialOlympics athletes! Georgia is a leader in the Order and you are held in high regard. Thanks to all of you and your councils for your hard work in making this past year a strong one. I look forward to a great convention and to celebrating your outstanding accomplishments.Vivat Jesus!Fraternally,Patrick E. Kelly21'