Hoyle Sink Named Governor's Pardon Chief, March 28, 1925

H. Hoyle Sink Made State’s Pardon Chief. . . Lexington Lawyer Named to Look Into Pardon Requests and Submit Reports to the Governor

By International News Service

Raleigh, N.C., March 28—H. Hoyle Sink, prominent lawyer of Lexington, Davidson county, today was named state commissioner of pardons by Governor A.W. McLean. The office was created by the recent general assembly.

The pardons commissioner does not have the power to grant clemency to convicted persons, that right remaining vested in the governor. The commissioner will investigate all applications for clemency and make recommendations to the chief executive.

In announcing the appointment, Governor McLean said that Mr. Sink had signified his willingness to accept the position and is expected to enter upon his new duties at once.

From the front page of the Durham Sun, Sunday morning, March 29, 1925

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