Governor Rendell Announces Appointments

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that he has appointed the following individuals to the Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs:

Ruth Byrd-Smith, McKeesport - reappointment

Christopher G. Cox, Harrisburg

Michael D. Elby, Harrisburg - reappointment

Melinda Emerson, Drexel Hill

Angela Ford, Pittsburgh

Loni Gamble, Williamsport

Richard Garland, Bethel Park - reappointment

Mary James, Harrisburg -reappointment

James F. Manning, Middletown

Marcia L. Perry, Hershey

Dale K. Simpson, Monessen - reappointment

Celeste Taylor, Pittsburgh

Michael A. Walker, Collegeville

The Hon. Leanna Washington, Harrisburg - reappointment

Dr. Michael T. Williams, Erie - reappointment

Media contact: Gary Tuma, 717-783-1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor