Nomination of Tony E. Gallegos To Be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The President today announced his intention to nominate Tony E. Gallegos to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 1984. He would succeed Daniel E. Leach.

Since 1952 Mr. Gallegos has been with Douglas Aircraft Co. of California. During the 29 years with Douglas Aircraft Co., Mr. Gallegos has held various management positions, most recently that of manager of the equal opportunity programs.

He has served as president of the Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation in Los Angeles, Calif. He has also served as chairman of the board of directors of American GI Forum, Veteran Outreach Program.

Mr. Gallegos graduated from Bisttram Art Institute (B.A., 1951). He is married, has two children, and resides in Pico Rivera, Calif. He was born February 13, 1924, in Montrose, Colo.