Appointment of Four Members of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation

The President today announced his intention to appoint the following individuals to be members of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation for terms expiring May 11, 1987:

Albert L. Anderson would succeed Raymond M. Peterson. He is currently a pedodontics specialist in San Diego, CA. He is married, has three children, and resides in San Diego. He was born January 17, 1923, in Sanger, CA.

Lee A. Christoferson is currently chairman of the department of neurology science at the University of North Dakota. He is married, has six children, and resides in Fargo, ND. He was born June 9, 1921, in Bemidji, MN. This is a reappointment.

Jerry P. Larson would succeed Kathleen M. Barrett. He is currently director of the student and volunteer program at Tinley Park Mental Health Center. He was born December 9, 1946, in Chicago, IL, and resides in Berwyn, IL.

Ruth Warson is currently a clinical nursing instructor in Studio City, CA. She is married, has three children, and resides in Studio City. She was born April 11, 1928, in Seligman, AZ. This is a reappointment.