Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces Confirmations, Appointments

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the following confirmations of his nominees by the Pennsylvania Senate, as well as appointments that he has made:

Confirmations

Secretary of Public Welfare

The Hon. Harriet Dichter, Philadelphia

Brigadier General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard

Col. Jeffrey R. Elliott, Wernersville

Col. Michael R. Evans, York

Col. Timothy J. Hilty, Lebanon

Col. Andrew P. Schafer Jr., Dingmans Ferry

Appointments (do not require Senate confirmation)

Governor's Advisory Council on Rural Affairs

Charlie Ross, Shamokin Dam

Media contact: Gary Tuma, 717-783-1116

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor