    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [December 23, 1993]
    [Page 2203]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appointment for the Small Business Administration
    December 23, 1993

        The President today appointed Maine small businessman Patrick K.
    McGowan to be the Small Business Administration's Regional Director for
    Region I, covering all of New England.
        ``I am very proud to make this appointment today,'' said the
    President. ``Patrick McGowan knows what small businesses need and will
    do everything that he can to help New England small business.''

    Note: A biography of the appointee was made available by the Office of
    the Press Secretary.