Ronnie Cato
President

Peter Whittingham

^{September 28, 2007} 

^{The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor, State of California}

^{State Capital Building
Sacramento, California 95814}

^{Attention: Sharon Majors-Lewis, Judicial Appointments Secretary}

^{Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:}

^{The Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation (OJB), an organization that represents over 600 Black police officers within the Los Angeles Police Department, is pleased to announce its support of Mr. Gary G. Geuss in his endeavor to become a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles.}

^{As African Americans, we want to envision a court system where blind justice will always prevail. But the reality for many African Americans is that institutional racism has produced racial inequalities in America as well as the court system. Many of the criticisms leveled at the court system are replete with allegations of racial bias and inequity of treatment for Blacks and other minorities. To change this prism, we must appoint Bench Officers who are judiciously fair, impartial, and appropriately compassionate in their judgment of others. It is against this background that we take pride in recommending a judicial officer who we believe is the best candidate for your consideration.}

^{We have carefully considered Mr. Geuss’ background and believe that he would make an outstanding judge. His experience as a senior deputy city attorney since 1989, as well as his judicial temperament and unquestioned integrity make him an outstanding judicial candidate. His practice has involved the defense of the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles City Council, and all other city departments and employees. He also served as a court appointed arbitrator for the Los Angeles Municipal Court.}

^{Mr. Geuss has a plethora of experience in the practice of law and he possesses the necessary skills and personal attributes to be successful on the bench. He will bring honor and respect to the bench, and the State of California.}

^Sincerely,

^{Ronnie Cato, President
Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation}