For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 14, 2003
President Bush Announced His Intention to Nominate
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate
four individuals, designate one individual and appoint five individuals
to serve as members of his administration:
The President intends to nominate Vernon Bernard Parker of Arizona,
to be Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights. For the
past two years, Mr. Parker has served as the Interim Senior Pastor at
the Calvary Church of the Valley in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Before
becoming a pastor, he was the president and CEO of the international
nutritional supplement company, BelSante International LLC. Previous
government service includes an appointment as Special Assistant to the
President from 1992 until 1993. Prior to working in the White House,
Mr. Parker served as General Counsel in the Office of Personnel
Management. Mr. Parker is a graduate of California State University,
Long Beach and received his law degree from Georgetown University.
The President intends to designate John Arthur Hammerschmidt of
Arkansas, to be Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety
Board for a term of two years. Mr. Hammerschmidt is currently a member
of this board.
The President intends to nominate Eugene J. Corcoran of New York,
to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of New York. He
is currently the Deputy Chief of the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority Police Department in New York City. Previously, he was with
the New York State Police, serving as a Captain. Mr. Corcoran earned a
bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, and went on to
receive a master's in public administration from Marist College.
The President intends to nominate Earl Cruz Aguigui of Guam, to be
United States Marshal for the District of Guam and the Northern Mariana
Islands. Mr. Aguigui is currently a Major with the Guam Police
Department. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Guam
and is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National
Academy.
The President intends to nominate Allen Garber of Minnesota, to be
United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota. Mr. Garber is
currently the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources. From 1993 until 1999, he served as Chief of Police in the
city of Champlin, Minnesota. From 1968 until 1993, Mr. Garber served
as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigations. He also
served as a member of the United States Army before receiving an
honorable discharge in 1968. Mr. Garber is a graduate of Rutgers
University and went on to earn a master's degree from Minnesota State
University.
The President intends to appoint John Emory Fleming of Ohio, to be
a Member of the National Museum of African History and Culture Plan for
Action Presidential Commission. Dr. Fleming is currently the Vice
President of Museums for the Cincinnati Museum Center. Previously, he
was the Director and Chief Operating Officer for the National
Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Earlier in his career, Dr.
Fleming served as the Director of the National Afro-American Museum and
Cultural Center. He is a graduate of Berea College, and went on to
earn a master's degree and a Ph.D. from Howard University.
The President intends to appoint the following individuals as
Members of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars:
The President intends to appoint Doanld Earl Garcia of California,
for the remainder of a six-year term expiring October 23, 2008.
The President intends to appoint Bruce Stuart Gelb of New York, for
the remainder of a six-year term expiring October 23, 2008.
The President intends to appoint Tamala Lynne Longaberger of Ohio,
for the remainder of a six-year term expiring October 23, 2008.
The President intends to appoint David Allan Metzner of New York,
for the remainder of a six-year term expiring October 28, 2008, and
upon confirmation designate as Vice Chairman.
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