May 15, 2006

Sebelius appoints Rep. Feuerborn to Propane Education Council
Legislator from Garnett to help promote propane safety

Propane tanks are a common sight in Kansas, and to promote the safe use of propane, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Representative Bill Feuerborn to the Kansas Propane Education and Research Council.

“Propane is a cleaner burning fuel, and it plays an important role in helping heat homes, especially in rural Kansas,” said Sebelius. “Bill is a leader in the Legislature and I’m pleased he’s agreed to extend his service to the state by helping promote the safe use of propane around Kansas.”

The Kansas Propane Education and Research Council develops programs and projects to enhance consumer and employee safety and training. It also works on initiatives to provide research and development to improve existing propane technology and increase efficiency of propane use, as well as educating the public about the safety and environmental aspects of propane. Feuerborn will fulfill a three-year term.

Feuerborn, Garnett, was first elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1995. He serves on several committees including Appropriations, Agriculture, and the Select Committee on Healthcare. Rep. Feuerborn is also a member of the Education Budget Committee, Joint Committee on Health Policy Oversight and the Joint Committee on State Building Construction.