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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2006
CONTACT: Jamie Loftus

SENATOR HUTCHISON CONGRATULATES DR. MICHAEL MCKINNEY
ON SELECTION AS SOLE FINALIST FOR CHANCELLOR OF TEXAS A&M; SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), today congratulated Michael D. McKinney, M.D. on being named the sole finalist for chancellor of the Texas A&M; University System by the Board of Regents.

“I am pleased the Board of Regents has chosen such a qualified candidate for this important leadership position. The Texas A&M; System is comprised of exemplary research institutions and I know Dr. McKinney will be an excellent leader.

“I have enjoyed working with Dr. McKinney in the past and look forward to assisting him in promoting Texas A&M; and its contributions to the medical field. “

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