June 6th, 2001, 05:59 PM
Wednesday, June 06, 2001
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Inmate applies to be state corrections head
News-Journal wire services
HELENA, Mont. -- Sherman P. Hawkins thinks his 28 years in the penal system -- all of it behind bars -- qualifies him to run the Montana Department of Corrections.
Gov. Judy Martz, who received his application letter, disagrees.
"You were not selected for a final interview," his rejection letter stated.
Hawkins, who is serving a life-plus-37-years sentence for murdering his first wife, noted on his resume that the matter of his incarceration would have to be resolved before he could get to work.
"I would be able to start my employment immediately following job offer, acceptance and order for parole," said Hawkins, who noted he has a master's degree in legal administration.
He argued that his prison time has given him invaluable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the Montana State Prison, its staff and programs.
"I know how they have buried the bodies on mismanagement and waste for the past two decades," Hawkins said.
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Inmate applies to be state corrections head
News-Journal wire services
HELENA, Mont. -- Sherman P. Hawkins thinks his 28 years in the penal system -- all of it behind bars -- qualifies him to run the Montana Department of Corrections.
Gov. Judy Martz, who received his application letter, disagrees.
"You were not selected for a final interview," his rejection letter stated.
Hawkins, who is serving a life-plus-37-years sentence for murdering his first wife, noted on his resume that the matter of his incarceration would have to be resolved before he could get to work.
"I would be able to start my employment immediately following job offer, acceptance and order for parole," said Hawkins, who noted he has a master's degree in legal administration.
He argued that his prison time has given him invaluable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of the Montana State Prison, its staff and programs.
"I know how they have buried the bodies on mismanagement and waste for the past two decades," Hawkins said.