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State of Texas
Texas Governor's Office
Appointments
Friday, June 15, 2012

Texas Governor Rick Perry has made several appointments to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas, the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council, and the Texas Veterans Commission.

Governor Perry appointed five members to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas. The council partners with the Texas Department of Rehabilitation Services (DARS) divisions of Rehabilitation Services and Blind Services to advocate for people with disabilities during the vocational rehabilitation process.  Appointments

Governor Perry reappointed eight members to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for terms to expire Jan. 31, 2014. The council advises the Crime Victims' Institute regarding the compilation and study of information on the impact of crime to victims, society, and relatives and guardians, and assists the institute to develop policies to prevent the victimization of society by crime.  Appointments

Governor Perry appointed Jake Ellzey of Midlothian and reappointed Richard McLeon, IV of Victoria to the Texas Veterans Commission for terms to expire Dec. 31, 2018. The commission is responsible for assisting veterans by informing them of their rights and applying for their entitlements.  Appointments



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