    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 25 (Monday, June 27, 1994)]
    [Page 1303]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for a Member of the Board of Directors of the National
    Railroad Passenger Corporation

    June 17, 1994

        The President today announced his intention to nominate Delaware
    Governor Thomas R. Carper to serve on the Board of Directors of the
    National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). Governor Carper will
    assume the seat on the Board being vacated by Gov. Tommy Thompson of
    Wisconsin.
        In announcing the nomination, the President said, ``Governor
    Carper's leadership, financial expertise, and strong commitment to
    providing America with quality passenger rail service will be of great
    service to the Board as well as to the millions of customers who rely on
    Amtrak's service each year.''

    Note: A biography of the nominee was made available by the Office of the
    Press Secretary. This item was not received in time for publication in
    the appropriate issue.