June 24, 2005

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments and designations:

Eastern Michigan University Board of Control
 
Floyd Clack of Flint, former Michigan state representative and retired teacher
and counselor for Flint Community Schools.  Mr. Clack is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 31, 2006.  He succeeds Steven Gordon who has resigned.

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Control is responsible for enacting, amending, and repealing rules, bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its business and for the government of its institution. 
 
This appointment is subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  The appointment stands confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.

Mackinac Bridge Authority

Barbara J. Brown of St. Ignace, attorney in private practive.  She previously served as Judge of the 92nd Judicial District.  Ms. Brown is appointed to represent Democrats for a term expiring June 30, 2010.  She succeeds Jack LaSalle, who has resigned.

This appointment is subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  The appointment stands confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.

Michigan Task Force on Elder Abuse

Kathleen J. Holycross of Bloomfield Hills, president and CEO of Visiting Nurse Association, Inc.  Ms. Holycross is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

Jules B. Olsman of Huntington Woods, president of Olsman, Mueller & James, P.C. law firm.  Mr. Olsman is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

Dorothy E. Jones of Ypsilanti, retired member of United Auto Workers.  Ms. Jones is designated as Chairperson of the Michigan Task Force on Elder Abuse, to serve for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

The Michigan Task Force on Elder Abuse, established by Executive Order 2005-11, is charged with identifying resources and changes in law that will assist in the prevention of elder abuse.  Task force members will review current state efforts to prevent and prosecute elder abuse, identify and prioritize issues and challenges that must be addressed to prevent abuse, and provide recommendations to develop a plan to generate public awareness on the scope of elder abuse.
 
These appointments are not subject to disapproval.

State Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Board

Mark T. Gaffney of Dearborn, president of Michigan AFL-CIO.  Mr. Gaffney is designated to serve as Chairperson of the State Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Board for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
 
The State Exposition and Fairgrounds Authority Board is a bi-partisan panel responsible for sponsoring the Michigan State Fair and for promoting additional year- round events at the site.  The group is also charged with the development and submission of a rolling 5-year operational plan to the Department of Management and Budget, the legislature, and the Governor.

This designation is not subject to disapproval.

Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission

Gail M. Anthony of Rockford, partnership coordinator of Homeland Security with the National Guard of Michigan and former officer with the United States Air Force.  Ms. Anthony is reappointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 18, 2007.

Kenneth D. Bing of Mt. Clemens, honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps and 127th Air National Guard at Selfridge.  Mr. Bing is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 18, 2006.  He succeeds Jon D. Murray whose term has expired.

John E. Reeves of Southfield, served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the United States Army.  Mr. Reeves is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 18, 2007.  He succeeds Charles Merz whose term has expired.

Pamela M. Vacketta of East Lansing, served in active duty for four years in the United States Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Atlantic.  Ms. Vacketta is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring December 18, 2006.  She succeeds Alphonso Todd, Jr. whose term has expired.

The Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park Commission assists the Department of Management and Budget in the development, management and maintenance of the Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Park.

These appointments are not subject to disapproval.