Appointments
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Governor's Committee on Aging
(6) one member of the Criminal Justice Division Ad
For six-rear terms to expire Augyt 30, 1985:
Shelma Ahrens
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10417 Remmington
Dallas, Texas 75229
Ms. Ahrens is replacing A. R. Johnson of Arlington, Tarrant
County, whose term expired.
George W. Arrington
1540 South Willard
Canadian, Texas 79014
Mr. Arrington is replacing Louise Massey of Monahans, Ward
County, whose term expired.
Tony G. Wakin, Jr.
One Riverway
Houston, Texas 77056
Mr. Wakin is replacing Georgia McKinney of San Antonio,
Bexar County, whose term expired.
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law enforcement efforts against organized crime
provide technical assistance to improve those
against organized crime.
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Executive Orders
Executive Order WPC-4is amended as follows and shall be
known as WPC-4as Amended October 4, 1979, restructuring
the Texas Organized Oime Revention Council; amending Executive Order WPC-4.
WHEREAS, the State of Texas recognizes its responsibilities
to protect the lives and property of its citizens through the
detection and apprehension of criminals; and
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WHEREAS, the State of Texas recognizes that the existence
and proliferation of organized crime in Texas poses a serious
threat to the lives and property of Texans through such illegal activities as prostitution, gambling, theft, fencing, and
other racketeering, particularly the smuggling, manufacture,
and distribution of illicit drugs; and
WHEREAS, the development of planning and technical assistance capabilities can increase the efficiency a n d cost-effectiveness of state and local law enforcement efforts to combat
organized crime; and
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice Division staff serves as the
primary staff for "'Texans War Against Drugs."
NOW, ~HEREFORE,
I, William P. Clements, Jr., Governor of
the State of Texas, under the authority vested in me, do
hereby amend Executive Order WPC-4 involving the Texas
Organized Crime Prevention Council to read as follows:
The Texas Organized Crime Prevention Council (council)
shall be composed of the following:
(1) the governor or his designee, who shall also serve as
chairman;
(2) the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety;
(3) the Attorney General of Texas;
(4) chairman of the Criminal Justice Division Advisory
Board;
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The appointed members of the council shall serve a
. one year. All members of the council serve a t the ple
the governor.
criminal justice system upon which membership was
cated. Members whose terms have expired shall conti
serve until their successors are appointed and have ac
their appointment.
This amendment of WPC-4 shall be effective im
and shall remain in full force and effect until
amended, or rescinded by me.
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Proclamations
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Cbntinuation of 55 mph in Texas.
WHEREAS, Article 6701d. Section 169B, Vernon's
Civil Statutes, provide
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