Nomination of Sam Epstein Angel To Be a Member of the Mississippi River Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Sam Epstein Angel to be a member of the Mississippi River Commission for a term of 9 years. This is a reappointment.

Since 1969 Mr. Angel has been president of Epstein Land Co. and Epstein Gin Co. in Lake Village, AR. Prior to this he was general manager of Epstein Land Co. and Epstein Gin Co., 1960-1969. Mr. Angel also serves as vice president of the Standridge Flying Service of Lake Village, director of the Bank of Lake Village, and a member of the advisory committee of the Federal Land Bank Association of Southeast Arkansas.

Mr. Angel served with the Army National Guard, 1957-1965, and the U.S. Army, 1961-1962. He was born January 13, 1939, in Lake Village, AR. He is married, has two children, and resides in Lake Village.