Nomination of Edward H. Fleischman To Be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Edward H. Fleischman to be a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 1987. He would succeed James C. Treadway, Jr.

Mr. Fleischman is a partner in the firm of Gaston Snow Beckman & Rogue in New York City. He was a member of the American Law Institute in 1976-1985 and the American College of Investment Counsel in 1982-1985. He served at New York University Law School as an adjunct professor in securities regulation (1976-1985).

Mr. Fleischman graduated from Harvard College (B.A., 1953) and Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1959). He is married, has two children, and resides in Glen Rock, NJ. He was born June 25, 1932, in Cambridge, MA.