Designation of Marcia Israel as Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Ownership

The President today announced his intention to appoint Marcia Israel to be designated Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Ownership.

Mrs. Israel has been a member of the Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Ownership since 1984. She is president and chief executive officer of Judy's, Inc., a group of specialty fashion stores located in five States. She is also creator and president of Golden Goose Electronics Corp., an electronic system used by retailers.

She is married, has two children, and resides in Los Angeles, CA. She was born November 10, 1920, in Cochecton, NY.