January 11, 1983
The President today announced his intention to appoint the following individuals to be members
of the Board of the Panama Canal Commission. These members are citizens of Panama. This is in
accordance with the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.
Oyden Ortega Duran would succeed Ricardo A. Rodriquez. He is an attorney and was Minister of
Labor and Social Welfare of Panama in 1978 - 1982. He was born July 6, 1944.
Fernando Cardoze Fabrega would succeed Thomas Paredes Royo. He is a partner in the law firm
of Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega. He was secretary of the board of directors of the Latin American
Export Bank in 1980 - 1982. He was born October 11, 1937.
Carlos Ozores Typaldos would succeed Edwin Fabrega Velarde. He has been Ambassador of the
Republic of Panama to the Panamanian Mission at the United Nations since 1981. He was born
August 7, 1940.