[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)] [December 8, 1992] [Pages 2177-2178] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]Recess Appointment of Lawrence S. Eagleburger as Secretary of State December 8, 1992 The President today announced the recess appointment of Lawrence S. Eagleburger, of Florida, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the personal rank of Career Ambassador, to be Secretary [[Page 2178]] of State. He would succeed James A. Baker III. Mr. Eagleburger has served as Acting Secretary of State since August 23, 1992.