REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON BARC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2017:

Position Five        -  MICHELE MATALON HEDGES

            Position Thirteen -  FRANCES CASTAÑEDA DYESS

The Honorable City Council

Houston, Texas

Dear Council Members:

Pursuant to section 6-27 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Houston BARC Foundation, I am nominating for appointment the following individuals to the Houston BARC Foundation Board of Directors, subject to Council confirmation:

Michele Matalon Hedges, appointment to Position Five, for an unexpired term ending   December 31, 2017; and

Frances Castañeda Dyess, appointment to Position Thirteen, for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2017.

The résumés of the nominees are attached for your review.

Sincerely,