January 3, 2004

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments and reappointment to the Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs: 

Debra M. Rivera-Ehrmann of Auburn Hills, community services specialist/health care coordinator of Easters Seals “El Centro La Familia”.  Ms. Rivera-Ehrmann is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2007.  She succeeds John Sanchez whose term has expired. 

Arminda Garcia of Flint, a school social worker with Flint Community Schools.  Ms. Garcia is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2007.  She succeeds Emily Martinez whose term has expired.

Henry A. Sanchez of Saranac, currently employed in sales with Co-Cards.  He is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2007.  He succeeds Randall Fernandez whose term has expired.

Luisa-Inez B. Schumacher of Grand Rapids, marketing director for Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.  Ms. Schumacher is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2007.  She succeeds Johnny Morales whose term has expired.

Enrique Carrillo of Bloomfield Hills, vice president of public affairs/manager of the Hispanic Initiative with Comerica Bank.  Mr. Carrillo is reappointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 10, 2007. 

The commission was created by Public Act 164 of 1975 to develop policies and plans to serve the needs of Michigan’s Spanish-speaking residents.  The Commission consists of 15 members from around the state who are of Hispanic descent and are Spanish speaking.

These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate