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Governor Granholm Makes Appointments to State Waterways Commission

March 30, 2005

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments to the Michigan State Waterways Commission: 

Glen D. Bailey of Drummond Island, owner of Drummond Island Yacht Haven.  Mr. Bailey is appointed to represent persons residing north of townline 16 in the Upper Peninsula and individuals who own or operate a harbor or marina for a term expiring September 18, 2007.  He succeeds Frank Opolka whose term has expired.

Todd A. Wyett of Bloomfield Village, founder and president of Touchstone Corp.  Mr. Wyett is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring September 18, 2007.  He succeeds David V. Johnson whose term has expired. 

The Michigan State Waterways Commission is responsible for the acquisition, construction, and maintenance of recreational harbors, channels, docking and launching facilities, and administration of commercial docks in the Straits of Mackinac. 

These appointments are subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  They stand confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.