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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release October 18, 2000

PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES CRAIG JAROLIMEK AS A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY

COMMITTEE FOR TRADE POLICY AND NEGOTIATIONS

The President today announced his intent to appoint Craig Jarolimek to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN).

Mr. Craig Jarolimek, of Forest River, North Dakota, is President of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). He is also the owner and manager of his family's farm and hog operation. Along with his duties as President, Mr. Jarolimek has served and chaired the Environment Committee, the State and National Relations Committee and the Budget Committee of the NPPC. In 1987 he was selected as Outstanding Young Farmer of North Dakota. Mr. Jarolimek and his wife were among the North Dakota Jaycees Family of the Year recipients.

The Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN) provides overall policy and advice on matters concerning objectives and bargaining positions before entering into a trade agreement and other matters arising in connection with U. S. Trade policy. ACTPN is broadly representative of key sectors and groups of the economy, particularly with respect to those groups which are affected by trade.

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