Clay Officially Sworn In To White House Committee

After last week's announcement that President Bush intends on appointing Clay to his President's Committee For People with Intellectual Disabilities, the White House issued a statement today confirming Clay's appointment and swearing in which took place at the White House earlier today:

Appointees Sworn In to Serve on President’s Committee
For People with Intellectual Disabilities

Members of the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID), appointed recently by President George W. Bush, were sworn in today by HHS Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Wade F. Horn, Ph.D.

“By appointing these individuals, President Bush is strengthening the care, attention and services for people with intellectual disabilities,” Horn said. “These men and women will help achieve the goals of the Bush Administration to help citizens with intellectual disabilities live full, happy and productive lives.”

The appointments to the PCPID are as follows:

• Clay Aiken of Raleigh, North Carolina: Recording artist Clay Aiken is also the founder of the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, an organization that promotes and funds educational and recreational programs for children with special needs.

Once again, congratulations Clay on this major achievement!

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