Friday, July 9, 2010

HI – Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice and Lt. Governor William S. Richardson

STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER HAWAI‘I CHIEF JUSTICE AND LT. GOVERNOR WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON

For Immediate Release: June 21, 2010

Governor Linda Lingle issued the following statement today on the death of former Hawai‘i State Supreme Court Chief Justice and Lt. Governor William S. Richardson.

“I join the people of Hawai‘i in mourning the death of former Chief Justice and Lt. Governor William Richardson. The former Chief Justice played an integral role in shaping Hawai‘i’s political and legal landscape. He will best be remembered for his unwavering advocacy for the establishment a law school at the University of Hawai‘i. I extend my deepest sympathies to Chief Justice Richardson’s family and friends.”

Governor Lingle will order flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Richardson on July 9, when a memorial service and private burial will be held.

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For more information, contact:
Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: (808) 586-7708

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: (808) 586-0043

Source: hawaii.gov/gov/news/releases/2010-news-releases/statement-on...

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