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Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 24, 1999
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Locke names three to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission

OLYMPIA — Gov. Gary Locke today announced his choices to fill three seats on the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Lisa M. Pelly of Bainbridge Island will remain as a member of the commission. Fred A. Shiosaki of Spokane will replace Dean Lydig, whose term has expired. R. Peter Van Gytenbeek of Seattle will replace John McGlenn, whose term also has expired.

"These three individuals not only reflect the diverse populations of this state," Locke said, "but they have shown a commitment to our natural resources. As commissioners, they will represent the entire state by setting policies that preserve, protect and maintain the fish and wildlife in our state so that future generations may enjoy our unique quality of life."

Pelly, 45, was named to the commission by former Gov. Mike Lowry in 1994 and was elected chair of the group in 1997. Her primary responsibilities include working with diverse interest groups and governmental entities to achieve and implement public policies that benefit fish and wildlife populations. She also owns and operates a landscape design firm in the Seattle metropolitan area. She has attended the University of Washington and the University of California at San Diego. Pelly is a member and past board member of the Volunteer Park Conservatory, the founder and member of the Northwest Women Fly Fishers, and a member of the Audubon Society.

Shiosaki, 74, is a retired military officer and former chemist. He most recently served as manager of environmental affairs for the Washington Water Power Company in Spokane. He worked for the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority, the City of Spokane, the Kaiser Aluminum Corp. at Trentwood and the Hollister-Stier Laboratories in Spokane. He has held membership in the Air Pollution Control Association, the Northwest Electric Light and Power Association, Trout Unlimited, Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club and Disabled American Veterans.

Van Gytenbeek, 66, is the former executive director of Trout Unlimited, an international conservation organization dedicated to cold-water fisheries. He also has more than 30 years of management experience in the private sector, and currently serves as publisher of Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazine in Seattle. He earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University. He also has held membership in a number of recreational organizations, including the International Fly Fishers Federation, American Museum of Fly Fishing, the American League of Anglers, and the Trout and Salmon Foundation. He is a retired artillery captain and has authored two books on trout and streamside conservation.

These three commissioners will begin their terms immediately, with terms expiring Dec. 31, 2004. The commission has nine members, all appointed by the governor. Of the nine, three must be from eastern Washington, and three must be from western Washington. The remaining members may be from any region of the state, but no two members may be from the same county.

Commission members serve six-year terms. They must be confirmed by the state Senate.


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