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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E C H E S T E R H . F E RG U S O N L AW C E N T E R Continued from page 18 construction of the project and to ensure that the needs of both organizations were met. This immense challenge would not have been possible without the support of the capital campaign donors. The list of those who helped make this dream a reality is too long to include here; nonetheless, they deserve our immense gratitude. Another group of individuals who have often gone unrecognized throughout this process are those who have served at the helm of the Bar Foundation. Our presidents include William Kalish, Joseph W.N. Rugg, Stephen W. Sessums, Hon. Barbara Twine-Thomas, JAN - FEB 2018 | HCBA LAWYER Gwynne A. Young, Margaret D. Mathews, Sheila M. McDevitt, Michael S. Hooker, Russell M. Blain, Stanley A. Murphy, Robert V. Williams, William J. Schifino, Jr., Hon. Roberta A. Colton, J. Todd Timmerman, and David M. Nicholson. A small but amazing group of leaders when you consider all that has been accomplished! Fast forward ten years and the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation is proud to have reached the end goal of retiring the building mortgage! We hope you enjoy a look back at the historic grand opening. See additional photos on pages 62-63 19