The Honorable '''Rose Bird''' was the Chief Justice of the [[California State Supreme Court]]. She was appointed by Governor [[Jerry Brown]] and served until ousted by voters. The ''Rose Bird Award'' is named after her. She passed away in 1999 due to breast cancer. | The Honorable '''Rose Bird''' was the Chief Justice of the [[California State Supreme Court]]. She was appointed by Governor [[Jerry Brown]] and served until ousted by voters. The ''Rose Bird Award'' is named after her. She passed away in 1999 due to breast cancer. |