OtetICE OF GOVERNOR WILLIAM P. CLEMENTs, JR. May 7, 1982 For immediate release: Governor Bill Clements today announced the appointment of John David Ovard to the position of Presiding Judge of the First Administrative Judicial District to be effective immediately for a term of four years upon qualifying for the office. Ovard, 39, is Judge of the 265th Judicial District. He received bachelor's and law degrees from The University of Texas. He will replace Judge Paul G. Peurifoy of Dallas, who resigned.