Post by blackcrowheart on Oct 3, 2007 13:44:21 GMT -5
Choctaw Nation assistant chief resigns post
Monday, June 4, 2007
Mike Bailey, the assistant chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has
resigned his post after 21 years serving the tribe.
Bailey resigned on Friday but no reason was given for his departure. He was
appointed to his post by Chief Gregory Pyle.
Gary Batton, the head of the Choctaw Nation Health Services, was appointed
as new assistant chief. He was confirmed by the council and sworn in to his
post on Friday.
"Gary Batton is a young man of impeccable morals and ethics," said Chief
Gregory E. Pyle. "He is one of the finest and brightest people I have ever had
the pleasure of knowing. I am sure that this is the best choice for the Choctaw
Nation."
Monday, June 4, 2007
Mike Bailey, the assistant chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, has
resigned his post after 21 years serving the tribe.
Bailey resigned on Friday but no reason was given for his departure. He was
appointed to his post by Chief Gregory Pyle.
Gary Batton, the head of the Choctaw Nation Health Services, was appointed
as new assistant chief. He was confirmed by the council and sworn in to his
post on Friday.
"Gary Batton is a young man of impeccable morals and ethics," said Chief
Gregory E. Pyle. "He is one of the finest and brightest people I have ever had
the pleasure of knowing. I am sure that this is the best choice for the Choctaw
Nation."