Nomination of John E. Higgins, Jr., To Be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board

The President today announced his intention to nominate John E. Higgins, Jr., to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board for a term of 5 years expiring December 16, 1992. He would succeed Donald L. Dotson.

Since 1976 Mr. Higgins has been Deputy General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, DC. Previously, he was Deputy Associate General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board, 1972-1975, and Deputy Assistant General Counsel, 1969-1972. Mr. Higgins also serves as adjunct professor for Catholic University of America Law School.

Mr. Higgins graduated from Boston College (A.B., 1961), Boston University Law School (J.D., 1964), and Cornell University (M.S., 1970). He was born on December 27, 1939, in Medford, MA. Mr. Higgins is married, has three children, and resides in Chevy Chase, MD.