GOVERNOR CRIST REAPPOINTS FOUR TO THE FLORIDA CITRUS COMMISSION

Released: January 22, 2009

Released by: Governor’s Press Office

Contact: GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE (850) 488-5394

TALLAHASSEE — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments:

Florida Citrus Commission (Senate Confirmation Required)

Benny W. Albritton Jr., 40, of Wauchula, co-owner of Hardee Citrus Management, reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. He will represent district two as a grower member.

Virginia S. Pena, 46, of Clewiston, controller with Southern Gardens Citrus Processing, reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. She will represent district four as a processor member.

Steven M. Smith, 47, of LaBelle, senior vice president of Alico Inc., reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. He will represent district four as a grower member.

George H. Streetman, 62, of Vero Beach, president of Hogan and Sons Inc., reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. He will represent district three as a shipper member.

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