Nomination of Andrew Camp Barrett To Be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Andrew Camp Barrett to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1990. He would succeed Mark S. Fowler.

Since 1980 Mr. Barrett has been commissioner for the Illinois Commerce Commission. Prior to this he was assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 1979 - 1980. He was director of operations for the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission, 1975 - 1979; executive director for the Chicago branch of the NAACP, 1971 - 1975; and associate director for the National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1969 - 1971.

Mr. Barrett graduated from Roosevelt University of Chicago and received his master's degree from Loyola University of Chicago. He currently resides in Chicago, IL.