The Louisiana State Medical Society has presented, a specialj plaque to Dr, Edmund L, Leckert for his "long and diligent service to the cause of professional medicine."
The presentation was made at Dr. Leckert's home, • 1214 Nashville ave., by a committee consisting of Dr. C, J. Brown, president of the society; Dr. C, Grenes| Cole, secretary-treasurer for the society, and Dr, Philip H, Jones and Dr. Ashton Thomas, pastj presidents of the society,
Dr, Leckert has held membership in the Orleans parish medical society since 1905 and was a member of the board of directors for 26 years.
In addition he was an organizer of Mercy hospital where he served as chairman of the board and chief surgeon for many years. He was director of Charity hospital from 1952-54.
His association with the State *Board, of Medical Examiners began in 1914 and continued for 56 years; He served as president of the board from 1939-53, and was a member of the board until he retired in May,
'During brief informal ceremonies, Drt Brown explained that the decision to honor Dr, Leckert was made by unanimous vote of the state medical society's House of Delegates.
