[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[July 21, 1992]
[Page 1156]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



[[Page 1156]]

Nomination of Lou E. Dantzler To Be a Member of the National Commission 
on America's Urban Families

July 21, 1992
    The President today appointed Lou E. Dantzler, of California, to be 
a member of the National Commission on America's Urban Families. This is 
a new position.
    Currently Mr. Dantzler serves as executive director of the 
Challengers Boys and Girls Club in south central Los Angeles. He founded 
the Challengers Club in 1968 in the aftermath of the Watts riots. The 
club provides activities, including arts and crafts, sports, health 
instruction, and field trips to nearly 2,200 members, ages 6 through 17. 
The success of the Challengers is due in large part to a commitment to 
strong families and parental involvement. On May 8, 1992, President Bush 
recognized the Challengers Club as the 766th Daily Point of Light. Mr. 
Dantzler has received numerous awards for his dedicated work with 
children, including an NAACP Image Award in 1990, and he was the 
recipient of the 1991 L.A. Sentinel Outstanding Organization of the 
Year.
    Mr. Dantzler served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He is 
married, has two children, and resides in Los Angeles, CA.