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News Release

BEVERLY CLARNO NAMED HHS REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR SEATTLE AREA

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced the appointment of Beverly Clarno as his Regional Director for Region X, based in Seattle.

In her new position, Clarno will be Secretary Thompson's direct representative responsible for official dealings with state, local and tribal government organizations and will further enhance the Secretary's commitment to state and local health agencies. The region includes the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

"Bev Clarno brings to HHS a long career of dedicated public service," Secretary Thompson said. "Her experience as a state legislator and her leadership skills will serve to further the region's many vital health programs and initiatives."

Clarno is an Oregon native who was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1988 and became House Speaker in 1995. She was elected to the Oregon Senate in 2000, where she served as Assistant Majority Leader and most recently as Senate Republican Leader

Clarno received her B.A. from Marylhurst College. She begins her new post August 11.

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Last Revised: August 7, 2003