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NOTE: This letter was made available by the Of- Proclamation 6527—National fice of the Press Secretary but was not issued as Women and Girls in Sports Day, a White House press release. 1993 February 3, 1993 Nomination of William J. Perry To By the President of the United States Be Deputy Secretary of Defense of America February 3, 1993 A Proclamation The President today nominated William J. Perry, a highly respected expert on military In 1972, Title IX was passed requiring col- technology, to serve as Deputy Secretary of leges receiving government funds to provide equitable athletic programs for women, thus Defense under Secretary Les Aspin. markedly expanding sports opportunities for ‘‘William Perry is a sound and sophisti- women. As we enter the third decade of this cated adviser whose expertise on military law, it is fitting and proper that we recognize technology and policy is unmatched,’’ said the importance of the skills gained through President Clinton. ‘‘Secretary Aspin and I fitness and athletic experiences. will rely heavily on his knowledge, imagina- Sports and fitness activities greatly en- tion, and judgment as we work to keep our hance emotional and physical well-being. Ad- military the strongest in the world in a time ditionally, the communication and coopera- of budgetary constraints.’’ tion skills learned through athletic experi- Perry has long been regarded as one of ences play a key role in an individual’s con- the country’s leading experts on military tributions at home, at work, and to society. technology affairs. He is currently serving as At the same time, the bonds built through codirector of the Stanford University Center athletics help to break down the barriers of for International Security and Arms Control, racism and prejudice. as well as being a professor at Stanford’s Unfortunately, while the history of women School of Engineering and chairman of in sports is rich and long, there has been lim- Technology Strategies and Alliances, a man- ited national recognition of the significance agement consulting firm. He is a member of women’s athletic achievements. The num- of the President’s Foreign Intelligence Advi- ber of women in leadership positions as sory Board and of the U.S. Senate Select coaches, officials, and administrators has de- Committee on Intelligence’s Technology Re- clined drastically over the years. Athletic op- view Panel. In addition, Perry is a trustee portunities for male students at the high of the Carnegie Endowment for Inter- school and collegiate level remain signifi- national Peace. cantly greater than those for female students. With the promise of a bright future, fe- During the Carter administration, Perry male athletes serve as a source of pride and served as Under Secretary of Defense for Re- unity for the United States. They represent search and Engineering. In that position, he the best of performance and dedication and was responsible for military acquisitions and serve as valuable role models to younger citi- is credited with making investments in many zens. weapons systems that have been successful The Congress, by House Joint Resolution in recent military actions. 546, has designated February 4, 1993, as Perry, 66, lives in San Francisco, CA, with ‘‘National Women and Girls in Sports Day’’ his wife, Lee, a CPA. They have three sons and has authorized and requested the Presi- and two daughters. dent to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America,

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