While it's been a few years since I've actively worked with the tz data/code, I've been on the distribution since the mid-90s and have continued to monitor the list over the years. I can't think of anyone better qualified to step into the role of coordinator than Paul Eggert. Thank you, Paul, for your willingness to serve!

Tom Peterson

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From: Arthur David Olson <arthurdavidolson@gmail.com>

Date: March 26, 2012 10:50:31 PM EDT

To: tz@iana.org

Subject: [tz] Paul Eggert as new coordinator?

I've been in touch with Paul Eggert;
Paul is willing to serve as time zone coordinator.
Paul has been part of the time zone community since the early 1990s;
folks can read the database files to see the depth of Paul's involvement.

I'd appreciate reactions to Paul's offer;
please respond within the next week.
(I hope to have a new coordinator in place sooner rather than later.)

--ado