PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES DONALD E. HICKMAN
TO THE COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE
FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

The President today announced his intent to appoint Rear Admiral
Donald E. Hickman to serve as a Member of the Committee for Purchase
from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.

Rear Admiral Donald E. Hickman, of Covington, Indiana, is currently
serving as Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and 40th Chief of the
Supply Corps. Previous assignments during his 35 years of Navy service
include management posts in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
and the Defense Logistics Agency. He holds a B.S. degree in industrial
management from Purdue University and an M.B.A. in financial management
from George Washington University. He has received numerous awards and
decorations, including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the
Legion of Merit.

The purpose of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are
Blind or Severely Disabled is to administer the Javits-Wagner-O'Day
Program, under which supplies and services required by the Government
are provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or
have other severe disabilities.