Hendry County Members Reappointed To Citrus Commission

Clewiston And LaBelle Represented On Citrus Commission

CLEWISTON, FL. -- Florida Governor Charlie Crist has announced the following reappointments to the Florida Citrus Commission including Virginia S. Pena of Clewiston and Steve Smith of LaBelle.

Benny W. Albritton Jr., 40, of Wauchula, co-owner of Hardee Citrus Management, reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. He will represent district two as a grower member.

Virginia S. Pena, 46, of Clewiston, controller with Southern Gardens Citrus Processing, reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. She will represent district four as a processor member.

Steven M. Smith, 47, of LaBelle, senior vice president of Alico Inc., reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. He will represent district four as a grower member.

George H. Streetman, 62, of Vero Beach, president of Hogan and Sons Inc., reappointed for a term beginning January 22, 2009, and ending May 31, 2011. He will represent district three as a shipper member.