STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AUSTIN, TEXAS 7 8 711 March 27, 1990 WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS, JR. GOVERNOR Dr. William W. Fox, Jr. NOAA Assistant Administrator for Fisheries 1335 East/West Highway, Room 9316 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Dear Dr. Fox: I would like to take this time to recommend Julius Collins for reappointment to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. Mr. Collins has been involved in the fishing industry all of his adult life and now owns and operates several Gulf class shrimp vessels. He has served as President of the Texas Shrimp Association and as Chairman of the National Shrimp Congress. Mr. Collins' vast knowledge of the Gulf Coast area and his extensive experience in the commercial harvesting of our fishing resources makes him an invaluable part of this council. Julius Collins has been a dedicated member of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and I strongly recommend his reappointment. In compliance with the requirements of the Magnuson Act, I have conferred with the Gulf Coast Conservation Association, the Texas Shrimp Association and other interested individuals before selecting my nominees for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. If I can be of further assistance to you regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, William P. Clements, Governor WPCJr:jh/mh/rab • POS1 OITICF BOX 12428 • AUST IN, TFXAS 78711 • 512/463-2000