Statement by Chairman James R. Huffines on the Appointment of New Members to the UT System Board of Regents

 

AUSTIN – James R. Huffines, chairman of The University of Texas System Board of Regents, issued the following statement today (October 19) regarding the appointments of James D. Dannenbaum of Houston, Paul Foster of El Paso, and Printice L. Gary of Dallas, to the UT System Board of Regents. The appointments were announced earlier today by Texas Governor Rick Perry.

 

Statement from Chairman Huffines:

 

“Governor Perry’s appointment of these outstanding individuals to the UT System Board of Regents is wonderful news for all of us in the UT System family and for all Texans. Each of them possesses a wide array of professional experience and shares a deep commitment to fostering excellence in higher education and health care across the state, which makes them superb choices. I, along with the rest of the Board, look forward to serving with them as we continue to carry out our strategic goals and mission.”

 

The new regents succeed regents Rita C. Clements of Dallas, Judith L. Craven of Houston, and Cyndi Taylor Krier of San Antonio. The newly appointed regents serve terms scheduled to expire in 2013 and are subject to confirmation by the Texas Senate.