Nomination of Martin Lewis Allday To Be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Designation as Chairman

The President today announced his intention to nominate Martin Lewis Allday to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring October 20, 1993. He would succeed Charles G. Stalon. Upon confirmation he is to be designated Chairman.

Since 1989 Mr. Allday has served as Solicitor at the Department of the Interior. Prior to this, he served as an attorney with the law firm of Lynch, Chappell, Allday and Alsup in Midland, TX, 1959 - 1988, and as managing partner of the firm, 1971 - 1983.

Mr. Allday graduated from the University of Texas Law School at Austin (J.D., 1951). He was born May 30, 1926, in Eldorado, AR. Mr. Allday served in the U.S. military, 1944 - 1946, and was awarded a Purple Heart. Mr. Allday is married, has three children, and resides in Midland, TX.