    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [May 7, 1993]
    [Page 596]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Nomination for the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority
    May 7, 1993

        The President announced his intention today to nominate two
    Tennesseans, Johnny Hayes and Craven Crowell, to serve as members of the
    Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Following his
    confirmation, Mr. Crowell will be designated by the President as
    Chairman of the Board.
        ``The Tennessee Valley Authority is one of the great success stories
    of the 20th century,'' said the President. ``It transformed the life of
    an entire region, and still has tremendous impact today. Through their
    years of service to their State and their Nation, Johnny Hayes and
    Craven Crowell have proven themselves capable of exercising stewardship
    over this important institution.''

    Note: Biographies of the nominees were made available by the Office of
    the Press Secretary.