TITLE GOVERNOR

Appointments

Appointment for June 1, 2001

Designated as Chairman of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Alvis Kent Waldrep of Plano (replaced Jerry Kane of Corpus Christi whose term has expired).

Appointments for June 8, 2001

Appointed to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Advisory Committee for a term to expire January 1, 2002, Cynthia Y. Benson of Midland (replaced Clara Cooper of Houston who resigned).

Appointed to the Health Care Information Council for a term to expire September 1, 2003, Billy E. Davis of Houston (replaced George Crowling of Irving who no longer qualifies).

Appointed to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Diane Doehne Rath of Austin (reappointed).

Designated as Chair of the Texas Workforce Commission for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Diane D. Rath of San Antonio (reappointed).

Appointments for June 13, 2001

Designated as Chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term to expire January 31, 2003, Katharine Armstrong Idsal of San Antonio (replaced Lee Bass of Fort Worth whose term expired).

Appointed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term to expire September 1, 2005, Mario Max Yzaguirre of South Padre Island (replaced Judy Walsh of Austin whose term expired).

Appointment for June 21, 2001

Appointed as Adjutant General of Texas for a term to expire February 1, 2007, Major General Daniel James, III of Austin.

Appointments for June 22, 2001

Appointed to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a term to expire February 1, 2007, James Dale Griffin, M.D. of Dallas (reappointed).

Appointed to the Texas Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Board:

for a term to expire January 31, 2005, Stuart J. Hamilton of San Antonio (replaced Joe W. Park of Dallas who resigned);

for terms to expire January 31, 2007: Frank Breazeale of Gilmer (replaced Manual Marrufo of El Paso whose term expired), Patricia Fincher Harless of Spring (reappointed), and James R. Leonard of Abilene (reappointed).

Appointments for June 26, 2001

Appointed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a term to expire September 1, 2001, Rebecca Armendariz Klein of Austin (replaced Pat Wood of Austin who resigned).

Designated as Presiding Officer of the Public Utility Commission of Texas for at term at the pleasure of the Governor, Mario Max Yzaguirre (replaced Patrick Wood, III who no longer serves on the commission).

Appointed as Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel for a term to expire February 1, 2003, Suzi Ray McClellan of Austin (reappointed).

Appointments for June 28, 2001

Appointed to the Texas Aerospace Commission for terms to expire February 1, 2007: Richard N. Azar of El Paso (replaced T.C. Selman of Angleton whose term expired), Richard L. "Larry" Griffin of Hunt (replaced David W. Carr of Austin whose term expired), and Holly Steger Stevens of Georgetown (replaced Anne McNamara of Dallas whose term expired).

Appointed to the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for terms to expire February 1, 2007: Beverly Barron of Odessa (reappointed) and John F. Longoria of Corpus Christi (replaced James Oberwetter of Dallas whose term expired).

Designated as Chair of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Robert A. Valadez of San Antonio (replaced James Oberwetter of Dallas).

Appointments for July 5, 2001

Appointed to the General Services Commission for terms to expire January 31, 2007: Gilbert A. Herrera of Houston (replaced Dionicio Vidal Flores of Houston whose term expired) and Macedonio (Massey) Villarreal of Missouri City (replaced Fred N. Moses of Plano whose term expired)

Designated as Chairman of the General Services Commission for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Macedonio (Massey) Villarreal of Missouri City (replaced Alfred Shull of Tyler who continues to serve on the board).

Appointments for July 6, 2001

Appointed to the office of Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals, 14th District for a term until the next General Election and until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Scott Andrew Brister of Houston (replaced Chief Justice Paul Murphy who resigned).

Appointed to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms to expire February 1, 2007, William Young Fowler, IV of Valley Spring (reappointed) and Gina Parker of Waco (reappointed).

Appointed to the Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms to expire February 1, 2007: Carolyn Liner of San Marcos (reappointed) and Rick Menchaca of Midland (reappointed).

Appointed to the State Board of Nurse Examiners:

for a term to expire January 31, 2003, Deborah Hughes Bell of Abilene (replaced John Fonteno of Houston who resigned);

for terms to expire January 31, 2007: Virginia Milam Campbell of Mesquite (replaced Kenneth Lowrance of Clifton whose term expired), Lawrence J. Canfield of Temple (replaced Mary Brown of Dallas whose term expired), and Phyllis Caves Rawley of El Paso (replaced Nancy Boston of Belton whose term expired).

Designated as Presiding Officer of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for a term at the pleasure of the Governor, Judith Powell of The Woodlands (replaced Anthony Picchioni who no longer serves on the board).

Appointments for July 11, 2001

Appointed to the Texas Historical Commission for terms to expire February 1, 2007: Lareatha H. Clay of Dallas (replaced T.R. Fehrenbach of San Antonio whose term expired), David A. Gravelle of Dallas (replaced Susan Mead of Dallas whose term expired), Frank Daniel Yturria of Brownsville (replaced Bruce Aiken of Brownsville whose term expired), Frank W. Gorman, Jr. of El Paso (reappointed), Shirley W. Caldwell of Albany (reappointed), and Jane Cook Barnhill of Brenham (reappointed).

Appointment for July 25, 2001

Appointed to the office of Judge of the 106th Judicial District Court, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, and Lynn Counties for a term until the next General Election and until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified, Carter Tinsley Schildknecht of Lamesa (replaced Judge George Hansard who resigned).

TRD-200104432

Rick Perry, Governor

Executive Order

RP 2

Relating to the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness

WHEREAS, the health and welfare of its citizens is a vital concern and interest of the state; and

WHEREAS, too many Texans are diagnosed with or die from heart disease, certain kinds of cancers, stroke, and diabetes; and

WHEREAS, seventy-nine percent of adult Texans report that they do not participate in regular exercise; and

WHEREAS, statistical indicators at the Texas Department of Health reflect an increase in the prevalence of obesity since 1990; and

WHEREAS, regular physical activity reduces the risk for developing or dying from coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and colon cancer; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; contributes to the development and maintenance of healthier bones, muscles, and joints; and helps control weight; and

WHEREAS, recent legislation underscores the importance of exercise among children and within Texas schools; and

WHEREAS, according to the United States Surgeon General, physical activity also may help older adults maintain the ability to live independently and help prevent injury; and

WHEREAS, the increased focus by the state on the need for physical activity and proper nutrition will help Texans improve their general health and long-term well-being.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Perry, Governor of the State of Texas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, do hereby order the following:

1. Creation of Council. A Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness ("the Council") is hereby created to advise the Governor on matters related to physical fitness.

2. Composition and Terms. The Council shall consist of eleven (11) members appointed by the Governor. All appointees will serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Members shall be appointed to two-year terms and may continue to serve thereafter until their successors have been appointed. The Governor may fill any vacancy that may occur.

The Governor will designate one member to serve as chair.

The membership of the Council should reflect various interests, such as business and labor, health care, education, state and local governments, senior citizens, persons with special needs, and the general public.

The administrative heads of the Department of Health, Department on Aging, Texas Education Agency, and Employees Retirement System shall serve as ex officio, non-voting members of the Council. The Governor may appoint other ex officio, non-voting members as needed.

3. Duties. The Council shall:

(a) advise the Governor on matters relating to physical fitness, sports, health and nutrition education, and exercise;

(b) identify and review the activities of the various state programs related to physical fitness;

(c) complement and encourage local community efforts to increase opportunities for physical activity;

(d) develop an annual work plan to recommend strategies encouraging better nutrition and physical fitness;

(e) promote physical activity and good nutrition including outreach to children, senior citizens, and persons with special needs and emphasize the need for physical activity and good nutrition.

4. Report. The Council shall prepare and publish an annual report of its findings, activities, and recommendations to the Governor.

5. Cooperation by State Agencies. State agencies, including but not limited to, the Texas Department of Health, Texas Education Agency, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Department on Aging, and the Employees Retirement System, shall assist the Council with its duties and responsibilities. State officials and employees serving on the Council shall do so in addition to the regular duties of their respective offices or positions.

6. Administrative Support. The Office of the Governor shall provide administrative support for the Council.

7. Other Provisions. The Council shall adhere to all applicable state laws and rules as well as other guidelines and procedures prescribed by the Office of the Governor. All members of the Council shall serve without compensation. Necessary expenses may be reimbursed when such expenses are incurred in direct performance of official duties of the Council.

8. Effective Date. This order shall take effect immediately.

This executive order supersedes all previous orders and shall remain in effect and in full force until modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by me or by a succeeding Governor. Given under my hand this the 26th day of July, 2001.

Rick Perry, Governor

TRD-200104433

Proclamation

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (41-2883)

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:

WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists in the Texas Senate in the membership of District 30, which consists of part of Archer, Armstrong, Baylor, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Clay, part of Collin, Collingsworth, Cooke, Cottle, part of Denton, Dickens, Donley, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Grayson, Hall, Hardeman, Haskell, Jones, Kent, King, Knox, Montague, Motley, Scurry, Stonewall, Swisher, part of Taylor, Throckmorton, Wheeler, Wichita, and Wilbarger Counties; and

WHEREAS, Tex. Elec. Code Ann. §203.002 (Vernon 1986) requires that a special election be ordered upon such vacancy; and

WHEREAS, Tex. Elec. Code Ann. §203.004 (Vernon 1986 & Supp. 2001) requires that, absent a finding of an emergency, the special election be held on the next uniform election date occurring on or after the 36th day after the date the election is ordered; and

WHEREAS, November 6, 2001 is the next such uniform election date occurring on or after the 36th day after the date the election is ordered; and

WHEREAS, Tex. Elec. Code Ann. §3.003 (Vernon 1986) requires the election to be ordered by proclamation of the Governor;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby order a special election to be held in District 30 on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2001, for the purpose of electing a State Senator for District 30 to serve out the unexpired term of the Honorable Tom Haywood.

Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 9th day of October, 2001, in accordance with Tex. Elec. Code Ann. §201.054(a) and §1.006 (Vernon 1986).

Early voting by personal appearance shall begin on Monday, October 22, 2001 or earlier if ordered by the County Clerk of each County, in accordance with Tex. Elec. Code Ann. §85.001(c) (Vernon Supp. 2001).

A copy of this order will be mailed immediately to each County Judge in the district, and all appropriate writs will be issued and all proper proceedings will be followed to the end that said election may be held to fill the vacancy in District 30 and its result proclaimed in accordance with law.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 30th of July, 2001.

Rick Perry, Governor

TRD-200104434