She was born November 11, 1928, in Terre Haute, IN. Ambassador Perry is married and has six children. Nomination of Douglas B. Comer To The President today announced his intention to nominate Douglas B. Comer to be Deputy Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Department of Commerce. He would succeed Donald W. Peterson. Since 1987 Mr. Comer has served as an associate with the law firm of Akin and Gump in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he was the president and chief executive officer of Electronic Processing, Inc.; chief counsel and staff counsel for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts; and an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. Mr. Comer graduated from Baylor University (B.A., 1971) and Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1975). He was born December 2, 1949, in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Comer is married, has one child, and currently resides in Alexandria, VA. Appointment of Elliot L. Richardson as Special Representative of the President for the Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines November 8, 1989 The President today announced the appointment of Elliot L. Richardson to serve as Special Representative of the President for the Multilateral Assistance Initiative for the Philippines. As Special Representative, Ambassador Richardson will oversee and promote United States participation in the Multilateral Assistance Initiative (MAI). The MAI is a multisectoral, multilateral program of international support for democracy and economic growth in the Philippines. It is designed to help the Philippines restructure its economy in order to achieve broadly based, self-sustaining growth led by the pri vate sector and to improve the quality of life of the people of the Philippines. Ambassador Richardson will work closely with the Philippine Government, the Congress, responsible U.S. Government agencies, other bilateral donor countries and multilateral institutions, and the private sector in carrying out his responsibilities as Special Representative. Ambassador Richardson has a distinguished record of public service spanning more than four decades. Among the positions in which he served are Ambassador at Large and Special Representative of the President to the Law of the Sea Conference, 1977-1980; Secretary of Commerce, 1976-1977; Ambassador to the Court of St. James's, 1975-1976; Attorney General of the United States, 1973; Secretary of Defense, 1973; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1970-1973; and Under Secretary of State, 1969-1970. Ambassador Richardson was the attorney general of Massachusetts, 1967-1969, and the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, 1965-1967. Ambassador Richardson graduated from Harvard College (A.B., 1941) and Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1947). He was born July 20, 1920, in Boston, MA. Ambassador Richardson served in the U.S. Army, 1942-1945. He is married, has three children, and resides in McLean, VA. Appointment of Sig Rogich as Assistant to the President for Public Events and Initiatives November 8, 1989 The President today announced the appointment of Sig Rogich as Assistant to the President for Public Events and Initiatives. Mr. Rogich succeeds Stephen M. Studdert. Before joining the White House, Mr. Rogich was the president and founder of R & R Advertising, the largest advertising and marketing firm in the State of Nevada. During the course of his career, he has participated in over 200 political campaigns. Most recently, Mr. Rogich served as director of advertising for the Bush/Quayle '88 campaign. Mr. Rogich graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno (B.A., 1967). He has two daughters and resides in Las Vegas, NV. Appointment of William T. Pryce as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Senior Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the National Security Council November 8, 1989 The President today announced the appointment of William T. Pryce as Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Mr. Pryce will be Senior Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the National Security Council. Mr. Pryce is a career Foreign Service officer, whose most recent assignment was Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States in Washington, DC. He served as MinisterCounselor and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Panama from 1982 to 1986. Prior to that he was Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia and Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. Mr. Pryce joined the Foreign Service in 1958, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958. During most of his career, he has specialized in Latin American and Eastern European affairs. His early assignments included Mexico City, Moscow, and Panama, as well as service in the Department as Assistant to the Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs. After serving as chief of the political section in the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, Mr. Pryce was assigned in 1974 as chief of Soviet programs for the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He attended the National War College in 1976, prior to serving as Executive Assistant to Ambassador at Large Ellsworth Bunker. Born in San Diego, CA, Mr. Pryce grew up in Ebensburg, PA. He graduated from Wesleyan University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He is married to Joan MacClurg Pryce and has three children. Continuation of Frank DeGeorge as Inspector General of the Department of Commerce November 8, 1989 The President today announced that Frank DeGeorge will continue to serve as Inspector General of the Department of Commerce. Since 1988 Mr. DeGeorge has been Inspector General at the Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, and has served as Acting Inspector General, 1987-1988. Prior to this he was Deputy Inspector General at the Department of Commerce, 1982-1988. He was Associate Deputy Administrator for the Veterans Administration, 1981-1982; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy, 1980-1981; Acting Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy, 1981; and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Energy, 1979-1980. Mr. DeGeorge has served in several capacities at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, including Deputy Commissioner of Operations for Social Security, 1979; Associate Commissioner for Management and Administration, 1973-1979; Associate Commissioner for Management and Administration for Social Security, 1973-1979; Associate Administrator for Management, 1972-1973; and Assistant Administrator for Financial Management, 1971-1972. Mr. DeGeorge graduated from LaSalle University (B.A., 1951). He was born September 18, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 19511953. He is married, has three children, and resides in College Park, MD. Continuation of Charles A. Gargano as United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago November 8, 1989 The President today announced that Charles A. Gargano will continue to serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipo tentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Since 1988 Mr. Gargano has served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Prior to this, he served as the president of G.M. Development, Inc., in East Islip, NY, 19841988. He was vice president and general supervisor of construction and engineering at J.D. Posillico, Inc., 1983-1984; the Deputy Administrator at the Department of Transportation for the Urban Mass Transportation Administration in Washington, DC, 1981-1983; and vice president and general supervisor of construction and engineering at J.D. Posillico, Inc., 1963-1981. Mr. Gargano graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University (B.S., 1976; M.B.A., 1977). He was born October 28, 1934, in Avellino, Italy. He is married, has two children, and resides in Dix Hills, NY. Nomination of Robert G. Joseph for the The President today announced his intention to nominate Robert Gregory Joseph for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Commissioner of the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Standing Consultative Commission. Since 1987 Dr. Joseph has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Forces and Arms Control Policy in Washington, DC. He also served as the Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy, 1987-1988. Prior to this, he was the Director of the Theater Nuclear Forces Policy, 1985-1987, and the Chief of the Nuclear Policy/Plans Section for the United States Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1982-1984. Dr. Joseph served at the Department of Defense in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy as the Assistant for Nuclear Policy, 1980-1981, and the Assistant for General Purpose Forces, 1979. He was the Assistant for Ne gotiations at the Department of Defense in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, 1978. Dr. Joseph graduated from St. Louis University (B.A., 1971), the University of Chicago (M.A., 1973), and Columbia University (M. Phil., 1975; Ph.D., 1978). He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, 1967-1969. Dr. Joseph was born September 29, 1949, in Williston, ND. He is married, has two children, and currently resides in Alexandria, VA. Nomination of Edward J. Philbin To The President today announced his intention to nominate Edward J. Philbin to be a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission for a term expiring December 31, 1993. He would succeed Heather J. Gradison. Upon confirmation he will be designated Chairman. Since 1984 Mr. Philbin has served as Commissioner for the Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, DC. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, 19811984; assistant dean at the University of San Diego School of Law, 1970-1985; professor of law, 1973-1985; adjunct professor of law, 1969-1970; and partner with the law firm of Hesch, Hegner and Philbin, in 19661970. In addition, he has served as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, 1984-1988. Mr. Philbin graduated from San Diego State University (B.S., 1957) and the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1965). He was born August 7, 1932, in New York, NY. Mr. Philbin served in the United States Naval Air Reserve, 1949-1954, and the U.S. Air Force, 1957 to present. He currently serves as commander of the New Jersey Air National Guard. Mr. Philbin is married, has one child, and resides in Arlington, VA. Nomination of Mary L. Schapiro To Be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission November 8, 1989 The President today announced his intention to nominate Mary L. Schapiro to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the term of 5 years expiring June 5, 1994. Ms. Schapiro has been serving on this Commission since November 1988 by recess appointment. Ms. Schapiro served as general counsel and senior vice president for the Futures Industry Association, 1984-1988. Prior to this, she served as counsel and executive assistant to the Chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, 19811984, and as a trial attorney for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the manipulation and trade practice investigations unit of the division of enforcement, 1980. Ms. Schapiro graduated from Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 1977) and George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 1980). She was born June 19, 1955, in New York, NY. Ms. Schapiro is married and resides in Washington, DC. Under the convention, Parties will exchange information for the assessment, recovery, and enforcement of tax(es) and tax claims, and to assist in the prosecution of a taxpayer. The United States will exchange information on taxes on income or profits, capital gains, or net wealth imposed by the Federal Government and, in keeping with the U.S. Model Treaty, will not exchange information on State or local taxes. The taxpayer protections available under the convention are at least as extensive as under the U.S. Model Treaty. Information provided by the United States to another party may not be released to a third party without U.S. consent. The convention also provides for assistance in the recovery of taxes and for assistance in service of documents. The United States has chosen to reserve on these provisions, in accordance with the option available to all Signatories. I recommend the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the convention and give its advice and consent to ratification. The White House, November 8, 1989. George Bush Message to the Senate Transmitting the Council of Europe-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Tax Convention November 8, 1989 To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification a Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, among the member States of the Council of Europe and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), done at Strasbourg, January 25, 1988, and signed by the United States in Paris on June 28, 1989. I also transmit the report of the Department of State on the convention. Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Meeting With Violeta Chamorro of Nicaragua November 8, 1989 The President met at 3 p.m. today with Violeta Chamorro, Presidential candidate of the United Nicaraguan Opposition. They discussed the great progress the opposition coalition has made in the struggle to bring democracy to Nicaragua. The President expressed to Mrs. Chamorro his best wishes for her and the Nicaraguan people. The President stated that the United States stands firmly behind the Nicaraguan opposition's demands for fairness in the campaign. The President and Mrs. Chamorro agreed that although the Nicaraguan Government has taken several measures to permit greater freedoms, the Sandinistas have not fully complied with their agreement of August 4 with the opposition coalition. More needs to be done, such as providing equal access to television and full amnesty for political pris oners. The President and Mrs. Chamorro spoke about the need for the Nicaraguan Government to renew the cease-fire with the Nicaraguan resistance. Both expressed concern that a failure to do so might be used to suppress political activity and the free expression of political will by the Nicaraguan people. The President hopes that in the talks in New York between the Sandinistas and the resistance, the Nicaraguan Government will agree to make a cease-fire effective and permanent, and create the conditions whereby the resistance could voluntarily return to their homes in safety and with full political and civil rights. Mrs. Chamorro stressed the importance of international observers to maintaining a free and fair electoral process. The President stated the Nicaraguan Government should welcome and fully cooperate with all observers, recognizing that a government that says it supports freedom should have nothing to hide. They also discussed international assistance to the electoral process and democratic forces in Nicaragua. Both leaders stated their conviction that such assistance will play a positive role in assuring a fair election. The President looks forward to the day when, with a democratic government, Nicaraguans will have good political and economic relations with the United States and the rest of the free world, and will be able to begin rebuilding after decades of dictatorship. He received a letter from Mrs. Chamorro stressing that a Chamorro administration would be committed to reconciliation of the Nicaraguan people and reconstruction of the economy in peace and democracy. Should this occur, the President said the United States would be ready to lift the trade embargo and assist in Nicaragua's reconstruction. Proclamation 6063-Montana Centennial Day, 1989 November 8, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On November 8, 1889, Montana was admitted to the Union as the 41st State. In the century that has followed, the people of Montana have built upon their frontier heritage and made substantial contributions to our Nation's economic and social wellbeing. During their famous expedition early in the 19th century, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark introduced this "Big Sky Country" to the world. By wagon train and later by railroad, a rush of homesteaders seized the opportunity to cultivate this new land and enjoy its abundant natural resources. Our Nation's fourth largest State is now home to a number of important industries such as farming, ranching, mining, and tourism-that utilize its spectacular wealth of forests, prairies, wildlife, minerals, and natural beauty. Montanans are a proud, hardworking, and communityminded people who have added strength and color to the character of America. In recognition of these contributions, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 19, has designated November 8, 1989, as "Montana Centennial Day" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 8, 1989, as Montana Centennial Day. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. George Bush [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:56 a.m., November 9, 1989] |