William M. Barker This is Me

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1. 1. www.chattanoogan.com

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   Published on: 6/30/2008   Last Visited: 6/30/2008

   Chief Justice William M. "Mickey" Barker will remain on the state Supreme Court until Sept. 15, two weeks later than his original retirement date, so the court will have its full five members for a Knoxville docket on Sept. 3, he said.
   
   "When I notified the governor in early May of my intended retirement on Sept. 1, I had hoped that would allow enough time for the selection process to be completed before the court heard cases in Knoxville," he said."However, the Judicial Selection Commission will not be able to meet until Aug. 18 to evaluate applicants for the Supreme Court and recommend three names to the governor.That close time frame, coupled with the Labor Day holiday, convinced me that I need to be available to sit with the court."> >Chief Justice Barker said he discussed the decision with the governor's office and "he agrees with my decision to postpone my retirement for two weeks."
   
   The chief justice is stepping down after a quarter-century of judicial service.
   
   Chief Justice Barker, 66, is a native of Chattanooga.
   
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2. 2. www.memphisdailynews.com

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   Published on: 5/1/2008   Last Visited: 5/1/2008

   Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice William Barker announced his retirement Tuesday from the high court, but the justices have already agreed on Justice Janice Holder of Memphis to be the new chief justice once Barker retires Sept. 1.
   
   Justice Gary R. Wade confirmed Holder's selection to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.Wade said Barker made his retirement plans known to the other justices two years ago.

3. 3. www.memphisdailynews.com

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   Published on: 5/1/2008   Last Visited: 5/1/2008

   Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice William Barker announced his retirement Tuesday from the high court, but the justices have already agreed on Justice Janice Holder of Memphis to be the new chief justice once Barker retires Sept. 1.
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   NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee Chief Justice William M. Barker's retirement clears the way for Justice Janice M. Holder of Memphis to become the state's first female chief justice.