Nomination of Dennis R. Patrick To Be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Dennis R. Patrick to be a member of the Federal Communications Commission for the unexpired term of 7 years from July 1, 1978. He would succeed Anne P. Jones.

Mr. Patrick is an attorney. Since December of 1981 he has served as Associate Director of Presidential Personnel at the White House where he has been responsible for legal and regulatory agencies. Between 1976 and 1981, Mr. Patrick practiced law with the law offices of Adams, Duque & Hazeltine in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mr. Patrick earned his undergraduate degree from Occidental College (A.B., magna cure laude, 1973). He earned his law degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1976). He was born on June 1, 1951, in Glendale, Calif. Mr. Patrick is married and resides in the District of Columbia.