Justice
Boyle Passes at 76
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice
Patricia Boyle, 76, died suddenly on Monday during a visit to her sister in
Florida. Boyle spent nearly her entire legal career in the public sector and
was eventually appointed by former President Jimmy Carter to the U.S. District
Court in Detroit. Later in her career Michigan Governor James Blanchard
appointed her to the Michigan Supreme Court, on which she served from
1983-1998. Her decision surprised many, as she gave up a lifetime appointment
to the U.S. District Court. After her retirement in 1998 she worked for the
Birmingham firm of Kienbaum, Opperwall, Hardy, and Pendleton. Funeral Services
are pending.
Agen
Named Communications Director
Governor Snyder announced Tuesday that he has
named Jarrod Agen, a veteran of communications shops in both government and
elections, as his new communications director. Mr. Agen succeeds Jeff
Holyfield, who moved to the communications post at the Lottery Bureau. Press
Secretary Sara Wurfel and Deputy Press Secretary Dave Murray will continue to
speak on behalf of the Administration to the news media.