Executive Order 5113—Approving Recommendation for Appointment of Mrs. Marie Crossette Without Regard to Civil Service Rules

Mrs. Marie Crossette may be appointed to an appropriate position in the Department of Commerce without regard to the civil-service rules.

Mrs. Crossette is the widow of Louis F. Crossette, who rendered exceptional service in the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the Department of Commerce and was in charge of the China Relief work in 1921 for which he received no compensation.

This order is recommended by the Secretary of Commerce who states that Mrs. Crossette's services can be used in a permanent position.

HERBERT HOOVER

The White House,
May 14, 1929.