Abstract :
I would like to begin this, my first message to you as president of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, by drawing your attention to the fine job that my predecessor, Ken Laker, has done. During the previous year I have been in close contact with Ken, and I can assure you that not only has he been working long and hard on a variety of matters of importance to the Society, but that his efforts have truly made a difference. I´m sure you all join with me, therefore, in saying thanks to Ken Laker for a job well done.