Quite an Honor

[Lee Koepke]

I was invited to a Ribbon Cutting ceremony today for a building the company I work for designed and built. They had Gov. Nathan Deal (Georgia) there since its the company is in a high growth industry. Prior to the celebration, I had given the CEO two pens that I had made from a Red Cedar tree that came off the site during construction (I also made them some bowls, but thats a later presentation), one for him ... the other for the Governor.

Well today they presented the Governor with the pen that I made and even acknowledged me personally for making it. Its a real honor for me. Here is the pen I made for him. (it looks like defects at the center band, but thats lighting and the funky coloring of cedar)

Thanks for letting me share that story!

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[John Keeton]

Congrats, Lee!! That is quite the honor. No telling what that pen will be signing - everything from legislation to penal pardons and you will be a part of it all!

[Fred Belknap]

Congratulations Lee that is quite an honor.

[Scott Hackler]

Congrats! That is a cool deal!

[Harry Robinette]

Outstanding Honor Congrats

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats and the pen is a beauty.

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats Lee. Neat pen and neater story!

[Kathy Marshall]

Congrats Lee! Great story and pen!

[Lee Koepke]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the opportunity to share these things!

[Glen Blanchard]

Great story, Lee. That is indeed a real honor. Congrats.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - great story! Congrats on the recognition! Well deserved! Beautiful pen... looking forward to seeing the bowls!

[Russell Eaton]

Good job Lee. I know it made you proud.

[Tim Rinehart]

Congrats, that's very cool!