(Retiring City Attorney Joe Boyle with International Falls Mayor Shawn Mason)International Falls City council gave thanks last night to its retiring city attorney.
Joe Boyle attended his last council meeting in his official capacity, ending a more career with the that began in 1973.
"The city has allowed me to practice law as the part-time city attorney," says Boyle, "appearing in hundreds of cases, both civil and criminal and to go to seminars. I retire with great gratitude."
Mayor Shawn Mason and other councillors issued their thanks for the job performed over the many years.
Mason credited Boyle for helping the city begin to realize its dream of a developed waterfront.
While Boyle retires as the city's attorney August 1, he'll continue practicing law privately.
