For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 17, 2004

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Christopher William Dell, of New Jersey, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Nadine Hogan, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring June 26, 2008, vice Frank D. Yturria, term expired.

Michael H. Schneider, Sr., of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, vice John H. Hannah, Jr., deceased.

Jack Vaughn, of Texas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2006, vice Patricia Hill Williams, term expired.

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