Nomination of Everett George Rank, Jr., To Be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation

The President today announced his intention to nominate Everett George Rank, Jr., to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture, vice Howard W. Hjort, resigned.

Mr. Rank has been a lifelong farmer in Fresno, Calif. He is currently serving as Administrator, Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Department of Agriculture. Mr. Rank has been a leader in agribusiness in Fresno County, Calif., for many years. He was director, Huron Cotton Ginning Co.; Director, Western Region, ASCS; director, Ranchers Cotton Oil Co.; and director, Fresno County Farm Bureau.

Mr. Rank served in the U.S. Navy in 1943-45. He is married, has three children, and was born December 1, 1921, in Fresno, Calif.