Appointment of Thomas W. Hannon as a Member of the Presidential Commission for the German-American Tricentennial

The President today announced his intention to appoint Thomas W. Hannon to be a member of the Presidential Commission for the German-American Tricentennial. This is a new position.

Mr. Hannon has been with the Hannon Co. of Canton, Ohio, since 1948. He was named plant manager in 1948, general manager in 1950, and in 1953 established the first foreign subsidiary for the Hannon Co. in Holland. Currently he serves as president, chairman, and chief executive officer of the Hannon Co.

Mr. Hannon is married, has four children, and resides in Louisville, Ohio. He was born June 1, 1929, in Canton, Ohio.