Appointment of Irene B. Brooks as an Alternate Federal Member of the Delaware River Basin Commission

The President today announced his intention to appoint Irene B. Brooks to be an alternate Federal member of the Delaware River Basin Commission. She would succeed George Joseph Kanuck.

Since 1986 Ms. Brooks has been Chester County commissioner, and chairman, 1987 to present. Prior to this, she worked for the prothonotary of Chester County, 1984 - 1986. She has also served as a member of the Greater Philadelphia Economic Development Coalition, 1987 to present, and the Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners, 1987 to present.

Ms. Brooks was born in Philadelphia, PA, and resides in Chester County, PA.