Athens attorney Fred Head and Tyler attorney and outgoing State Bar President Buck Files were recognized at the State Bar of Texas Convention in Dallas on Friday, June 21, as having served as Texas lawyers for 50 years. Pictured, from left, are Fred Head, Buck Files’ wife Robyn, Buck Files and Head’s wife Marsha as they visit following former State Bar President Files’ farewell speech at the 50-year lawyer recognition luncheon. Both Files and Head, who served Smith, Henderson and other East Texas counties as State Representative for 14 years, maintain active law practices from their downtown offices in Athens and Tyler, respectively. After their visit, Files and Head issued the following joint statement: “We and our wives feel very blessed to be a part of the East Texas Family of hardworking, God-fearing individuals and we give thanks that the Lord has watched over us and given us the strength and good health to continue our active work in behalf of the people of Texas.” (COURTESY PHOTO)