For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 30, 2003

Personnel Announcement

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to appoint four individuals to be Members of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled:

The President intends to appoint Frederick Beaman of Virginia (Department of the Air Force).

The President intends to appoint Steven Bernett of Wisconsin (Department of Defense).

The President intends to appoint Robert Kelly of Florida (Private Citizen Representing Severely Disabled Individuals), for the remainder of a five-year term expiring April 24, 2008.

The President intends to appoint Felipe Mendoza of Texas (General Services Administration).

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