Press Release - Personnel Announcement

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two individuals and appoint three individuals to serve in his Administration:

The President intends to nominate Tom Luce, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of Education (Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development). Mr. Luce currently serves as Chairman of the National Center for Educational Accountability and Just for the Kids. He was a founding partner and managing partner of Hughes & Luce, LLP in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Luce received his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Southern Methodist University.

The President intends to nominate Arlene Holen, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, for the remainder of a six-year term expiring August 30, 2010. Mrs. Holen currently serves as Associate Director for Research and Reports for the Congressional Budget Office. Earlier in her career, Mrs. Holen served as a Member and Chairman of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. She received her bachelor's degree from Smith College and her master's degree from Columbia University.

The President intends to appoint Irma B. Elder, of Michigan, to be a Member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowships.

The President intends to appoint the following individuals to be Members of the Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy for the remainder of a three-year term expiring December 30, 2007:

Charles Patrick Garcia of Florida

Nancy R. Kudla of Texas