Legal Services to Dedicate Sam F. Hamra Center for Justice

On Thursday, October 11, 2012, the Legal Services of Southern Missouri building will be dedicated as the "Sam F. Hamra Center for Justice."

Dedication speakers include Senator Roy Blunt, Attorney General Chris Koster, Chancellor Brady Deaton of the University of Missouri and Michael K. Hamra.

SMBA member Sam F. Hamra, was instrumental in forming the Legal Aid Association of Greene County, now known as Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM), and served as its first Chairman of the Board in 1976. Also on that founding board were Jeffrey H. Harrison, Vice President; The Honorable Richard E. Dorr, Secretary; and Verne C. White, Treasurer. Other Board members were Jean Heyle, Bill Karchmer, Dennis O'Dell, Earl Scheid, Pat Walker, and Ex Officio Member Meredith B. Turner.

SMBA members are invited and encouraged to attend this special event.