February 14 - Governor Lingle nominated Glenn J. Kim to
the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (O`ahu) and Mark E. Recktenwald as
chief judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. “The input I received from
the legal community on Glenn’s professionalism, integrity and legal
expertise demonstrates the respect and confidence he has earned from his
colleagues,” said Governor Lingle. “Mark is a dedicated public servant who
always conducts himself with the highest level of integrity, professionalism
and fairness.” Governor Lingle selected Kim and Recktenwald from two
separate lists of six candidates each that were submitted by the Judicial
Selection Commission. Kim's and Recktenwald’s appointments are subject to
Senate confirmation.
Watch the news conference
here.
Read the
news release.
