Friday, May 18, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Gov. Matt Blunt Statement on Supreme Court Judge Ronnie White's Retirement Announcement
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on Judge Ronnie White announcing today that he will retire effective July 6, 2007:
"I congratulate Judge Ronnie White for many years of service. I have certainly appreciated my opportunities to visit with him over the past few years. Melanie and I wish Judge White the very best in his retirement.
"I am committed to appointing a Missouri Supreme Court judge who will faithfully interpret our constitution and will not legislate from the bench."
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