The petition satisfies the requirements of SCR 98(5). Accordingly, we approve attorney Richard S. Ralston's resignation. SCR 98(5)(a)(2).

The petition is hereby granted.

It is so ORDERED.

PI'ekbt Pickering 1 '

. , C.J.

J.

Hardesty

J.

Parraguirre

J.

J.

J.

Saitta

cc: David A. Clark, Bar Counsel Kimberly K. Farmer, Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada Richard S. Ralston Perry Thompson, Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court

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