Key Benefits:
By decree of the President of the Republic dated November 15, 2004, taken on the report of the Prime Minister and the ministers and intended for his execution by the Chancellor of the National Order of Merit, in view of the statements of the Council of the order that these promotions and appointments are made in accordance with the laws, decrees and regulations in force, are promulgated or appointed to take the date of the regulatory remission of the badge:
Chancellery of the National Order of Merit
At the rank of Commander
M. Barral (Etienne, Paul, Maurice), Président d'un comité départemental de la Société d'entraide des membres de la Légion d'honneur. Officer of 15 December 1989.
Mr. Debayle (Jacques, Jean, Pierre), Honorary President of the Bordeaux Business Court. Officer of 28 September 1988.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Cassard (Guy, Baptiste), Assistant Secretary General of a departmental section of the National Association of Members of the National Order of Merit. Knight of 5 April 1990.
Ms. Drouan, born Jan-Kerguistel (Armelle, Marie, Françoise), a great war invalid, a boarder of the National Institute of Invalids; 60 years of volunteer activities and military services.
Eber, born Bourdieu (Mireille), vice-president and delegate for the assistance of a departmental section of the National Association of Members of the National Order of Merit. Knight of March 31, 1984.
Mr. Guigon (Jean, Alexandre, Henri), former Chief of Customs Section. Knight of 20 June 1991.
M. Noiré (Jean), Président d'une union départementale de la société nationale "Les Médaillés militaire". Knight of 21 April 1990.
Mr. Péant (Claude, Gustave, Pierre), departmental delegate of the Ombudsman of the Republic. Knight of 24 May 1993.
M. Pulvéric (Robert, Pierre), grand invalide de guerre, boardnaire de l'Institution nationale des invalides ; 50 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Serfaty (Armand), Honorary President of a Community and Cultural Association; 46 years of professional and social activities.
M. Vaillier (Michel, Claude), meilleur artisan de France et maître artisan en taxidermie-ostéologie. Knight of 15 November 1990.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Aubry (Michel, Camille), Commercial Director (er) in a company; 32 years of professional, elective and military activities.
Mr. Bader (Sami), Director of a customs transit company; 66 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Benyamin (Paul), Accountant Advisor to the National Association of Members of the National Order of Merit; 27 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Besse (Alain, Marie, Joseph), former Foreign Trade Advisor; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Blanc (Jean-Claude), France’s best worker in climate engineering; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Boucherat (Daniel, André, Marie), former director of an industrial equipment establishment of the SNCF; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Boulle (Jean-Michel), former corporate manager; 30 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Cadot, born Job (Huguette, Nicole, Jeanne), vice-president of a departmental committee of the women's assistance of the national society "Les Médaillés militaire"; 37 years of volunteer activities.
Mr. Cazajus (Daniel, Aimé), engineer (er) divisional of studies and manufacturing at the Ministry of Defence; 41 years of civilian and military service.
M. Cefaliello (Janvier), responsable d'associations ; 47 years of civil, military and associative services.
Mme de Certain, born from the Bourg de Bozas-Chaix d'Est-Ange (Emmanuela, Simone, Marguerite), former hostesse navigating, nurse parachutable secouriste de l'air; 62 years of professional and volunteer activities.
Ms. Daël, born Longevial (Jeanne-Marie), a nursery assistant (er); 53 years of professional activities.
Mr. Detrait (Jocelyn, Christian), former SNCF agent; 30 years of professional activity.
M. Douguet (François, Marie), founding president of a departmental section of the national society "Les Médaillés militaire" ; 66 years of military service and associative activities.
Mr. Froger (Jean-Claude, François), France’s best hairdresser; 55 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Garcia says Hector Miranda (Hector, José), creator and host of a musical ensemble; 26 years of artistic activity.
M. Grégoire (Bernard, Marcel, Raymond), directeur (er) d'un centre d'aide par le travail ; 40 years of professional activities, volunteers and military services.
Ms. Helle, born Guenot (Monique, Marie, Thérèse), Honorary Tax Inspector; 35 years of civil service.
Mr. Juyon (René, Jean), the best worker in armoury in France; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Miss Lazerme (Victorine, Emilie, Léonie), couturière (er) ; 40 years of professional activity.
Mr. Lebault (André, Jules, Marcel), former Senior Technical Officer at the SNCF; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mme de Moussac, born Abelé (Marguerite, Marie, Josèphe), former hostess navigating, nurse parachutable secouriste de l'air ; 61 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Picarat (Gaston, Elie, Marie), Honorary Brigadier of the National Police; 35 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Pierrès (Francis, Joseph, Léon), former architect, urbanist; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Poupa, born Regnier (Engracia, Danièle), Honorary Receiver for Taxes; 41 years of civil service.
M. Ravel (Aimé, Marie, Albert), pediatrician, responsable de consultation au centre médical d'une fondation; 22 years of professional activity.
Mme Riquet, born Génin (Michèle, Marie-Germaine), a member in charge of mutual assistance, of a departmental committee of the National Association of Members of the National Order of Merit; 34 years of professional and volunteer activities.
Mr. Rivière (René, Georges, Henri), former Director General of an agri-food plant; 54 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Robert, born Joncourt (Monique), an economist at the Legion of Honour of the Lodges Education House; 37 years of civil service.
Mr. Schaer (Henri), Honorary Chief Commissioner of the National Police; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Taranoff, born Buhler (Christiane, Eugénie), former hostess of the air, member of the Association of hostesses and air conveyors; 44 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Toumit (Jean-Yves, Henri, Emile), Honorary Captain of the National Police; 39 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Vinot (Roland, Charles, Leopold), guardian of honorary peace; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Volny, born Sellin (Suzanne, Odette), former airing hostess, member of the Board of Directors of the Association des hosteseses et convoyeuses de l'air; 59 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Werner, born Haillot (Françoise, Elise, Marthe), former shop manager; 42 years of professional activity.
Prime Minister
At the rank of Commander
M. Bloch (Alain, Roger), professeur au Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. Officer of 6 July 1997.
Mr. Collinet (Jean, François), Chairman of Chamber at the Court of Auditors. Officer of 16 January 1996.
M. Froger (Pierre, Jean), membre d'organisations francophones. Officer of 11 February 1990.
Mr. Grave (Raymond), member of a regional association of former auditors of the Institute of High National Defence Studies. Officer of 23 December 1977.
Mr. Patris (Georges), President and Chief Executive Officer. Officer of 10 October 1996.
M. Prévost (Bernard, Christian), préfet de la région Poitou-Charentes, préfet de la Vienne. Officer of 12 June 1998.
Mr. Trnka (Hervé, Jean), former administrator of the services of the National Assembly. Officer of 7 January 1981.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Bée (André, Louis), former founding president of a household aid association. Knight of 25 May 1986.
Mr. Bigot (Roland, Louis), Vice-Chair of a committee of the National Association of Members of the National Order of Merit. Knight of 3 May 1991.
M. Bourrel (Jean, Pierre), Conseiller auprès du directeur de l'Institut des hautes études de défense nationale. Knight of 4 April 1985.
Ms. Cauvy (Ginette dite Geneviève), flag holder of a section of the National Association of the War Cross and Military Value; 47 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Chabas (Marc-Aimé, Hugues), former director in an industrial enterprise. Knight of 25 December 1990.
Mr. Dansac (Jean), former scientific director in a society. Knight of 2 October 1981.
M. Dupin (Pierre, Julien), ex-president de section de l'Union fraternelle des ancienscombatants et victimes de guerre. Knight of 14 July 1967.
M. de Fouquet (Marie, Gaston, Francisco, Jacques), honorary director of a higher national school. Knight of 29 March 1980.
Mr. Lasvignes (Serge), Director, General Secretariat of the Government. Knight of 30 April 1996.
Mr. Nasio (Jan), psychiatrist doctor, president of an association; 39 years of professional activity.
M. Pétranca (Maurice, Léonard), conseil en gestion d'entreprise. Knight of 8 September 1996.
Mr. Portier (Jean-Luc), Chargé de mission dans une mission interministérielle. Knight of 25 January 1984.
Ms. Savin (Annette), mayor, high school teacher. Knight of 1 March 1997.
Mr. Vasseur (Robert, Gaston), honorary director of a circus. Knight of 28 November 1989.
In the rank of knight
M. Adida (Gérard, Eugène), vice-president d'un conseil régional de l'ordre des pharmaciens ; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Ahmed Yahia (Mohammed), Regional Director of an Electrical Equipment Company; 18 years of professional activity.
Mr. Allain-Launay (Jean-Louis), founder of reception centres; 40 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Arnauld of Andilly (Gilbert-Henri), Referendum Advisor to the Court of Auditors; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Arnault (François, Roger), Vice-President of a Departmental Council for the Order of Physicians; 24 years of professional activities, associations and civil services.
Mr. Aucant (Denis, Louis), president of a national professional federation; 32 years of professional activity.
Mr. Auzanneau (Jean, Marie), mayor, former journalist; 38 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Balédent (Hubert, Georges), Professor, Regional Economic and Social Adviser; 31 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Barberousse (Elie, Jacques), former head of service in a television channel; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Barbier, born Lafont (Marie-Christine), deputy to a head of office in the Prime Minister's services; 28 years of civil service.
Mr. Blancher (Denis, Bernard), Deputy Director, General Secretariat of National Defence; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Bodinier (Jean, René), former fighter, former metal engraver; 70 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bois (Jean-Pierre), president of a regional association of former auditors of the Institute of National Defence Studies; 38 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Bonnard, born Wroblewski (Marie, José, Michèle), vice-president of a departmental union of blood donors; 23 years of professional and social activities.
Father Bréguet (Laurent), parish priest of Sainte-Bernadette in Angers (Maine-et-Loire); 24 years of ecclesiastical ministry and military services.
Mr. Carreau (Xavier, Marie), president of a federation of professional trade unions; 30 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Chamaud (Alain), mayor; 31 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Chambard (Alain, Robert), municipal councillor; 39 years of professional activities and elective functions.
M. Charpentier (Jacques, Philippe), chef d'entreprises ; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Chertok (Gregoire, Georges), bank manager; 16 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Cohen, born Caillaboeuf (Annick, Marie), head of business; 50 years of professional activity.
Ms. Couturier (Léone, Marie), lawyer, mayor; 30 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Crespelle (Nicolas, Egmont), manager of the company; 32 years of professional activity.
Ms. Crochet, born Duffin (Danielle, Micheline), mayor; 39 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Darmon (Daniel), adviser to the land development and social action delegate; 31 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Dauzier (Michel, Fernand), Deputy to a Mayor; 37 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Delcros (Bertrand), commissioner of the Constitutional Archives of the Fifth Republic; 34 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Denicourt (Charles, Jean), Vice-President of a General Council; 43 years of professional, associative and elective activities.
Mr. Despicht (Michel, Denis), former secretary general of a planning agency; 46 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Didelot (Lionel, Louis), Director General of an insurance company; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Dimnet (André, Jacques), mayor; 32 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Ms. Dirassen (Jacqueline), Deputy Secretary General of a Deputy Prefecture; 38 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Dunoyer de Segonzac, born Garnier (Anne, Jacqueline), general delegate of an association for hospitalized children; 32 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Edgard-Rosa (Roland, Marie), Vice-President of an association, former mayor; 50 years of professional, associative and elective activities.
Ms. Etchegoyen, born Bernard (Marie-Anne), Director of Communication in a TV channel; 26 years of professional activity.
Mr. Falempin (Eric, Bernard), general secretary of a trade union federation; 23 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Fardel (Alain, Jules), former engineer; 41 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Fichard (Bernard, Gaston), Mayor, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of a corporation; 44 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Fiévet (Paul, Aimé), former mayor, municipal councillor; 53 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Ms. Galloux (Edith, Rolande), Assistant Director of Economic and Financial Services at a hospital; 26 years of civil service.
Mr. Gautier (Jean, Paul), physician, chair of the board of directors of a clinic; 38 years of professional activity.
Ms. Grinevald, born Gabioud (Cécile), deputy of an interdepartmental committee sector leader; 21 years of civil service.
Ms. Gromb (Sophie, Gisèle), head of hospital service; 16 years of civil service.
Mr. Guigner (Clement), former mayor; 71 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Ms. Helvin (Fabienne), Deputy Director, General Secretariat of National Defence; 20 years of civil service.
Mr. Jutant (Alain, Marie), real estate agent; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Kemoun (Gilles), Professor of Universities, Hospital Practitioner; 17 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Leblanc (Francis), City Council Secretary, School Professor; 50 years of civilian and military service.
M. Lelong (Michel, Jean-Baptiste), président d'une association d'ancienscombatants, garde d'honneur de Lorette ; 51 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Mana (Béchir), under-prefect; 19 years of civil service.
Mr. Mena (André, Michel), former factory director, former mayor; 50 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Miletto (Gaston), Deputy to a Mayor; 51 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
M. de Montgolfier (Albéric, Jean), Président d'un conseil général ; 16 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Monribot (Joël, René), Managing Director, Real Estate Agency; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Moreau (Anne-Marie, Jackie), Parliamentary Channel Officer; 18 years of professional activity.
Mr. Moulin (Patrick, Georges), project leader in an aeronautical company; 23 years of professional and social activities.
M. Moy (Alain), Secrétaire administratif dans les services du Premier ; 29 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Penard (Serge, Hubert), filmmaker; 43 years of artistic activities and military services.
M. Pierre (Jean-Luc, Didier), avocat, professeur de faculty; 27 years of professional activities and civil and military services.
Mr. Pineau (Philippe, André), painter, sculptor; 44 years of artistic activities and military services.
Ms. Quichon, born Iehl (Brigitte), president of a regional association of former auditors of the Institute of High National Defence Studies; 35 years of professional activity.
Mr. Regnard (Damien), President of the Franco-American Chamber of Commerce; 16 years of professional activity.
Mr. Robert (Jean, Fernand), Mayor; 43 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Ms. Rozenblum, born Murciano (Danièle), administrative officer; 30 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Ruhlmann (Jean, Guy), General Councillor, Mayor; 42 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Saadi (Mohammed, Seghir), member of a national union of veterans; 62 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Schettini (Gérard), agricultural operator; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Sion (Paul, John), mayor; 51 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Soldati (Patrick, Jacques), Director of Medical Research; 26 years of professional activity.
M. Souman (Jean-Louis, François), directeur d'hôtel ; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Spotbeen (Michel, Henri), President of a trade union; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Tasei, born Le Villain (Marie-Anne), departmental editor of a weekly; 40 years of professional activities and civil services.
M. Tieu (Chen Va), Président d'entreprises ; 25 years of professional activity.
Mr. Tiphanneau (Charles, Lucien), mayor; 53 years of professional activities, elective functions and military services.
Mr. Valentin (Thomas, Pierre), Vice-President of a television channel; 28 years of professional activity.
M. Vétillart (Bruno, Louis), Secrétaire général et directeur dans une chambre de commerce et d'industrie ; 30 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Wittmann, born Sagnat (Brigitte, Christiane), director of an agricultural social community; 31 years of professional activity.
Relations with Parliament
To the rank of officer
Mr. Bloch (Jean-Pierre), Director of Service at the National Assembly. Knight of 17 January 1995.
Mr. Di Stéfano, Director of Service in the Senate. Knight of 9 July 1991.
Mr. Hérin (Jean-Louis), Director of Service in the Senate. Knight of 2 March 1994.
Mr. Hochedez (Daniel), Director of Service at the National Assembly. Knight of 29 November 1993.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Allais (Christine), Counsellor in the Senate; 18 years of civil service.
Mr. Baron (Jacques), adviser to the National Assembly; 35 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Bougenaux (Catherine), Technical Advisor to a Parliamentary Group in the Senate; 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Chapelle (Nicole), Secretary-General of Section in the Senate; 40 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Daulouède (Philippe), Counsellor, Senate; 22 years of civil service.
Mr. Ravéra (Paul), building technician at the National Assembly; 39 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Stein (Richard), Deputy Secretary General of a Parliamentary Group in the National Assembly; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Taillet (Frédéric), adviser to the National Assembly; 22 years of civilian and military service.
M. Vendeville (Michel), conseiller au Sénat; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Véron (Nicolas), adviser to the National Assembly; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Ministry of Economy,
Finance and Industry
At the rank of Commander
Bérard, born Genstein (Marie-Hélène), president of a consulting investment company. Officer of 5 February 1997.
Mr. Cahart (Patrice, Didier), Inspector General of Finance. Officer of 17 September 1991.
Mr. Delafosse (François, Gabriel), chamber chair at the Court of Auditors. Officer of 26 January 1994.
Mr. Ippolito (Joseph, Rodolphe), President and CEO of society. Officer of 29 December 1986.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Balandraud (Jean-Louis), Senior Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Administrative Officer at the Department. Knight of 1 February 1991.
Mr. Brocard (Pierre, Stéphane), consulting engineer. Knight of 26 June 1995.
Mr. Cassin (Michel, Paul), Corporate Manager. Knight of 29 October 1993.
Mr. Chapuis (Armand, Lucien), former Head of Mission to the General Management Committee of a Bank. Knight of 30 November 1985.
M. Clément (Pierre, François), président d'une entreprise. Knight of 18 November 1973.
Mr. Dane (Philip, Claude), Inspector General of Finance. Knight of 12 March 1993.
Euvrard, born Bernard (Catherine, Andrée), President and CEO of a consulting firm. Knight of 26 June 1995.
Mr. Fitoussi (Jean-Paul, Samuel), economist. Knight of 22 November 1988.
Ms. Froment-Meurice, born Martinez (Anne-Marie, Thérèse), Senior Advisor to the Court of Auditors. Knight of 30 January 1992.
Gaujal-Kempler, born Burgiss (Jennifer, Mary, Arlene), Director General of a Financial Organization. Knight of 10 July 1997.
Mr. Gravereau (Bernard, André), former bank manager. Knight of 12 July 1978.
Ms. Hespel, born Beau (Véronique), Inspector General of Finance. Knight of 15 November 1995.
Mr. Jouyet (Jean-Pierre, Victor), Chief Financial Officer, former Treasury Director. Knight of 18 December 1997.
M. de La Croix de Castries (Henri, René), Président de société d'assurances. Knight of 9 March 1997.
Mme Lauvergeon (Anne, Marie-Alice), Président de sociétés; 22 years of professional activities and civil services.
M. Lebrun (Jacquie, Roger), Président d'une chambre départementale de commerce et d'industrie. Knight of 19 June 1995.
M. Michel (Bernard, Alfred), directeur général adjoint d'une banque. Knight of 19 July 1990.
M. Mouleyre (Jacques, Joseph), ancien chef d'entreprise. Knight of 25 October 1997.
Ms. Nowak Przygodzka (Marie), economist. Knight of 20 December 1995.
Mr. Spire (Géraud, Marie), President and CEO of society. Knight of 7 February 1997.
Mr. Thourot (Patrick, Georges), Technical Director of an insurance group. Knight of 11 July 1994.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Aldebert (Francis, Jules), Chairman and CEO of an engineering group; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Armand (Loïc, Marie), Director General in a group of cosmetics; 28 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Arnould, born Parmentier (Agnès, Monique), Executive Director of a consulting firm; 22 years of professional activity.
Mr. Barrat (Jean, Pierre), former commercial director of a group of companies; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Barrière (Jean-Paul, François), Director of a mining company; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Baverez (Nicolas), associate lawyer of a business firm; 17 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Besson (Jean-Paul, Henri), Accountant, External Auditor; 21 years of professional activity.
Mr. Betbèze (Jean, Paul, Georges), economist; 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Bouilly (Ludovic, Louis), former chief treasurer; 51 years of civil services and social activities.
Mr. Bozo (Pierre, Jean, Lucien), Head of Business; 24 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Brand (Jean, François), Director, Bank of France; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Brissy (Yves, Jean, Charles), former director in a company; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Burillon (Philippe, Gaston), Managing Director of a company; 59 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Canac (Alain, John, Paul), director of a financial organization; 34 years of professional activity.
Mr. Casset (Daniel, Charles), Director of Society; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Coudenc (Jean, Denis), Vice-President of the Higher Council for Accountants; 36 years of professional activity.
Mr. Dalla Santa (Michel, Albert), Regional Commercial Director in a company; 45 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Dubuis (Bernard, Pierre), Senior Administrative Assistant to the Ministry; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Duprat (Pierre), Director in a company; 33 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Durand (Patrice, Thierry), managing director of a bank; 29 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Dureau (Guillaume, René), Director in an industrial group; 21 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Dutois (Fernand, Robert), former advisor in a national federation; 62 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Duverne (Denis, Pierre), Executive Director and Director of an insurance group; 29 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Echaroux (Dominique, Alain), President and Chief Executive Officer; 40 years of professional activity.
Mr. Exbrayat (André, Jacques), Public Law Consultant, Ministry; 31 years of civilian and military service.
M. de Froidefond des Farges (Jean, Marie, François), former controller for the management of a petroleum group; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Goldschmidt (Michel, Antoine), head of department in a company; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Graindorge (Thierry, Marc), Chairman of a company; 28 years of professional activity.
Mr. Guédy (Jean-Pierre, André), former director of sales of a company; 41 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Haas (Jérôme, Robert), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 20 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Hocher (Jean-Yves, José), Director General of the Regional Bank of a Bank; 25 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
M. Hurtaud (Claude), ancien responsable financier de un establishment de crédit ; 44 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Lair (Christian), Head of Business; 41 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Le Bris, born Peters (Arlette), Executive Secretary; 38 years of professional activity.
M. Lissowski (Antoine, André), directeur financier, membre du directoire d'un establishment d'assurances ; 23 years of professional activity.
Mr. Maitenaz (Claude, François), former director of a company; 45 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Manigot (Jean, Marcel), former president of a Board of Auditors; 53 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Michel (Gilles, François), Director of a car construction company; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Mion (François, Jacques), Customs Inspector; 24 years of civil service.
Ms. Nicolay (Agnès, Marie), head of service in a departmental federation; 24 years of professional activity.
Ms. Nourigeon (Joëlle, Madeleine), Head of Departmental Service for Competition, Consumption and Suppression of Frauds; 34 years of civil service.
Mr. Payerne (André, Yves), President and CEO of industrial enterprises; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Perrin (Jacques), agent commercial, consultant; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Reyes-Pastor, born Veyssière (Hélène), Senior Administrative Secretary of the Ministry; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Rinaldi (Marc, Jean), Head of Business; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Ruggeri, born Sergeant (Patricia, Thérèse), Administrative Secretary to the Ministry; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Soismier (Raymond), Honorary Director of Banking Agency; 50 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Strulovici (Christian, Henri), Chairman of the Board of a Society; 32 years of professional activity.
M. Szternberg (Claude, Maurice), vice-president délégué général d'une entreprises; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Tercinet, born Pineau (Liliane, Juliette), former secretary of a professional federation; 51 years of professional activity.
Ms. Théron (Marie-Christine), Director, Telecommunication Group; 22 years of professional activity.
Mr. Thouéry (Jean, Charles, Jules), President of a real estate company; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Tristrant (Jean-Claude), general delegate in a departmental industrial federation; 33 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Vaysset (Gilles, Yves), Directeur adjoint de service à la Banque de France, secrétaire général d'un comité professionnel ; 22 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Videcoq (Patrick, Robert), Departmental Director of Competition, Consumption and Suppression of Frauds; 31 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Weiller (Jean-Pierre, Salomon), Honorary Expert in Business Administration; 52 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Zerwetz, born Room (Dominique, Thérèse), director of insurance in a bank; 37 years of professional activity.
Industry
At the rank of Commander
M. Collomb (Bertrand, Pierre), président d'un groupe industrielle, membre de l'Institut ; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Lefèvre (Michel, François), managing director of a research centre. Knight of 16 September 1994.
Mr. Micouleau (Christian, Pierre), Director at La Poste. Knight of 29 September 1997.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Andreux (Patrice, Lucien), President and Chief Executive Officer; 25 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Airiaud (Yves, Louis), former President and CEO of companies; 45 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Becht (Gérard, Charles), Secretary-General of Society; 45 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bilger (Rémi), Director General of a Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 29 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Blanche (Bernard, Charles), former manager in an industrial group; 57 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Boulanger (Francis, José), Secretary General of a Regional Directorate of Industry, Research and the Environment; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Cabiac, born Alias (Brigitte, Marie), Director at La Poste; 27 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Caudron (Claude, Louis), former business director; 37 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Clausse (Pierre), former Director General of Society; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Clomes (Dominique, Georges), ancien responsable à France Télécom, responsable union ; 33 years of civil, military and trade union services.
M. Conte (André, Louis), ex agent de La Poste, responsable dans un comité d'oeuvres sociales ; 54 years of civil, military and social services.
Mr. Dellis (Pierre, André), general delegate of a company; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Duval (Jean-Claude, Armand), former Deputy Director of Society; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Duval (Patrick, Marcel), Director of an International Trade Committee in a Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 24 years of professional activity.
Mr. Jean-Baptiste (Philippe, Pierre), Secretary General of an aeronautical construction company; 17 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Juilliard (Jean-Michel, Marcel), former EDF-GDF engineer, delegated to an intercommunal union; 36 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Lacroix (Guillaume), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 16 years of civilian and military service.
M. Laffaille (Didier, Edouard), responsable de département à la Commission de regulation de l'énergie ; 21 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Mithieux (Georges), President and Chief Executive Officer; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Moyne (Roger, Marie), former Director General of a Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 43 years of civil, military and social services.
Mr. Pascal (Michel, Etienne), Regional Director of Industry, Research and the Environment; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Rabourdin (Jean-Louis, Christian), Chairman and CEO of an industrial group; 28 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Szczerba (Jean-Michel), Director in an industrial group; 21 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Tavernier (Philippe, Jacques), President and Chief Executive Officer; 21 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Vincent (Michel, Arthur), former director at La Poste; 40 years of civilian and military service.
Small and medium enterprises, trade, handicrafts,
liberal professions and consumption
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Roux (Pierre), former president of a Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Officer of 10 May 1982.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Biron (Jean), president of a national interprofessional union. Knight of 14 February 1995.
M. Najman (Chaim, Boruch, dit Henri), membre d'une union nationale professionnelle. Knight of 4 February 1993.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Baile (Charles), photographer; 25 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bass (Albert), head of business; 40 years of professional activity.
Mr. Beaujard (Jean, Marcel), Vice-President of a Chamber of Trades; 48 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bellois (Jean-Claude), Chairman of a regional professional chamber; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Cerrato, born Cucuzza (Micheline), head of business; 35 years of professional activity.
Mr. Dadian (Eric), President and Chief Executive Officer; 23 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Delaroche (Alain), president of an interprofessional union; 49 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Delore (Jean-Louis), Chairman of a professional union chamber; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Delpierre (Claude), Vice-President of a Professional Organization; 53 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Deshayes (Bernard), merchant; 54 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Deslandes, born Bouet (Solange), former administrative director of society; 49 years of professional activity.
Mr. Despretz (Guy), Vice-President of a Chamber of Trades; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Dreyfus (Bernard), general insurance agent; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Du Fou (Pierre-Yves), Vice-President of a Chamber of Commerce and Industry; 31 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Françon, born Fischer (Ingrid), general secretary of a consumer defence association; 31 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Gatherias, born Gay (Michèle), former head of business; 53 years of professional activity.
Ms. Glet, born Louvel (Denise), secretary of a professional organization; 48 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Juhel, born Bourjaillat (Anne-Marie), head of business; 37 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Lachenal (Louis), chef de cuisine dans un centre de formation ; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Leblanc (Christian), former company manager; 50 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Mohamed, born Said Mdahoma (Soilha), President and CEO of companies; 25 years of professional activity.
Ms. Morellet, born Torres (Claudette), former President and CEO of a company; 34 years of professional activity.
M. Muller (Daniel), vice-president of an interprofessional union; 54 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Olland (Léon), President of a federation of employers; 44 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Pestel (Michel), chef de cuisine; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Pinçon, born Quéro (Micheline), former President and CEO of society; 52 years of professional activity.
Mr. Pintaud (Eric), Director General of Society; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Rouvin (Philippe), Business Management Consultant; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Sorin (Charles-Henri), former head of business; 47 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Sudre, born Lescut (Thérèse), creator of jewellery; 40 years of professional activity.
Foreign trade
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Ramond (Gérard, Joseph), President and Chief Executive Officer. Officer of 6 November 1995.
To the rank of officer
M. Bachmann (Christian, Pierre), Président du conseil d'administration d'une société. Knight of 17 May 1993.
Mr. Boucher (Pierre, Marie, Joseph), Honorary Advisor to Foreign Trade. Knight of 15 November 1979.
Mr. Sanz (Bernard, Paul), President of Society. Knight of 2 December 1997.
Mr. Vial (Roger, Jules), former Director General of Society, Honorary Chairman of a Committee of Foreign Trade Advisors; 50 years of professional activity.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Baudry (Philippe), Head of the Economic Mission of Budapest (Hungary); 21 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Berthommier (Pierre, Simon), Chair of a Regional Committee of Foreign Trade Advisors; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Blandinières (Philippe), Chair of a Regional Committee of Foreign Trade Advisors; 24 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bouton (Jacques), Regional Director of Foreign Trade; 31 years of civil service.
M. Brunin (Dominique, René), directeur à l'Assemblée des chambres françaises de commerce et d'industrie; 17 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Brunon (Jacques, Camille), President and CEO of society; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Clei, born Pardo (Jenny, Berthe), deputy director of an organization for foreign trade; 33 years of professional activity.
M. Coste (Philippe, Henri), Conseiller commercial, adjoint au délégué permanent de la France auprès d'une organisation internationale; 18 years of civil service.
Mr. Féraud (Marc, Eugène), President and CEO of society; 22 years of professional activity.
Mr. Frossard (Alain), Head of Economic Mission in Abuja (Nigeria); 33 years of civil service.
Ms. Fuad, born Fabro (Edda), sector leader at the permanent representation of France to the European Union in Brussels; 44 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Goubin, born Weber (Marie-Hélène), director in a pharmaceutical group; 22 years of professional activity.
Mr. Grancher (Mauritius Henri), Honorary Advisor to Foreign Trade, Delegate President of a Professional Federation; 57 years of professional activity.
Mr. Léger (Philippe, Jean-Louis), Director General of a consulting firm; 19 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Leroux (Pascal, Jacques), Director General in an industrial group; 29 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Nostriano (René, Lilian), President and Chief Executive Officer, Foreign Trade Advisor; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Olivier (Marie-Claude, Josette), a commercial attaché in charge of the economic mission of Calcutta, India; 36 years of civil service.
Mr. de Ricaud (Yves, Marie), Head of Economic Mission in Seoul, South Korea; 31 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Rigault (Gérard), project manager in an agency for foreign trade; 29 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Rouvillois (André, François), vice-president in an industrial group, vice-president of a committee of the National Committee of Foreign Trade Advisors; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Thédénat, born Lézéta (Annie), regional attaché in a regional direction of foreign trade; 30 years of civil service.
Mr. Walter (Luc), Vice-Chairperson in an industrial group; 25 years of professional activity.
BUDGET AND BUDGETARY REFORM
At the rank of Commander
M. Saffache (Jean-Claude, Etienne), treasurer-payeur général du Nord et de la région Nord - Pas-de-Calais. Officer of 18 September 1995.
To the rank of officer
M. Briffod (Alain, Jean), Inspector General des Finances, chef d'une mission de contrôle économique et financier. Knight of 7 September 1978.
Ms. Escard, born Grassin (Jacqueline, Ginette), general treasurer of the Côte-d'Or and the Burgundy region. Knight of 27 October 1983.
Mr. Montoya (Raymond), Accountant, External Auditor. Knight of 23 January 1997.
Mr. Ozoux (Jean-Michel, Willy), Managing Director of a bank. Knight of 10 May 1995.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Bouny (Bernard), general treasurer of a professional confederation; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Budin, born Bourgeois (Claudine, Solange), a public treasury supervisor at the general treasury of Seine-et-Marne; 42 years of civil service.
Ms. Chartie (Marie-Hélène, Jeanne), Senior Review and Attendance Officer at the Tax Services Branch of the Loire-Atlantique; 31 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Fauvin (Michel, Lucien), Treasury bailiff at the Loiret treasury; 39 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Fulconis (Roger, Antoine), Principal Receiver of Customs at the Regional Directorate in Paris; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Fuzellier (Frédérique, Antoinette), chief tax inspector; 24 years of civil service.
Mr. Galland (Pierre, Marc), Interregional Director of Customs in Lyon; 37 years of civil service.
Ms. Jacquemin, born Amfray (Jacqueline, Monique), Receiver of Finance at the Recipe of Sarcelles Finance; 38 years of civil service.
Ms. Jouaux, born Bressin (Annick, Marie), Senior Administrative Assistant; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Juanchich (Pierre, Raymond), departmental director of the Treasury at the general treasury of Marseilles; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Labouré (Lucien, René), Chairman of a professional union chamber; 31 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Leblanc, born Thévenon (Annie, Henriette), a public treasury supervisor at Sommières (Gard) cash pool; 29 years of civil service.
M. Maillard (Jean-Pierre, Dominique), directeur des services fiscales de la Guyane; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Mesnager (Christine, Marie), Divisional Director of Taxes; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Milot (Jean-Paul, Jacques), head of mission to the direction of budgetary reform; 32 years of civil service.
Ms. Petitier, born Hubert (Geneviève, Paulette), a central administrative officer in the service of pensions; 40 years of civil service.
Ms. Razongles, born Cannière (Ghislaine), Senior Customs Recognition Officer in Marseille; 31 years of civil service.
Mr. Seigle (Gilles, Angelo), Finance Inspector, President of a financial institution; 25 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Smarrito, born Ben Attar (Lydia, Jacqueline), departmental tax inspector in Toulon; 38 years of civil service.
Mr. Spindler (Jean-Claude, Urban), financial controller; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Thomas (Roland, Georges), treasurer at the French Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Vincent (Alain), Director of Tax Services of the Alpes-Maritimes; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Ministry of National Education,
higher education and research
At the rank of Commander
M. Assenmacher (Yvan, André), Professor emeritus of universities, member of the Institute. Officer of 17 September 1994.
M. Blaudin de Thé (Guy, Marie), member of the Academy of Sciences. Officer of 19 October 1994.
M. Luc (Jean-Claude, Léon), Inspector General de l'administration de l'éducation nationale et de la recherche. Officer of 5 November 1996.
To the rank of officer
M. Constant (Jean, Marie) professeur émerrite des universités. Knight of 29 May 1997.
Mr. Dermouche (Aïssa), former Director General of a higher education school. Knight of 29 October 1992.
Mr. Guillermou (Jean-Marie, Louis), high school principal. Knight of 18 May 1995.
M. Hepp (Antoine, Joseph), professeur dans un centre de formation d'apprentis. Knight of 10 July 1995.
Ms. Jacquot (Nicole, Antonine), executive head in a rectorate. Knight of 4 October 1977.
M. Javaudin (Bernard), inspector d'academie, directeur d'un service départemental de l'éducation nationale. Knight of 25 October 1991.
M. de Leiris (Joël, Gaston), professeur des universités. Knight of 12 February 1994.
Mazodier (Myriem, Jeanne), general inspector of the administration of national education and research; 31 years of civil service.
Mme Ménasseyre, born Genêt (Christiane, Berthe), inspector general of national education. Knight of 21 November 1993.
Ms Mounier-Kuhn, born Karpel Vel Leitner (Monique, Marie), a member of a scientific association. Knight of 6 December 1990.
Mr. Quetel (Claude, Robert), Honorary Director of Research. Knight of 17 July 1996.
Mr. Simler (Bernard, François-Marie), Inspector General of National Education. Knight of 11 October 1995.
Wicker, born Duquénoy (Brigitte, Berthe), general inspector of the administration of national education and research. Knight of 14 March 1997.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Arrighi, born Chapelle (Elisabeth, Denise), Senior Academic and University Administration Officer; 28 years of civil service.
M. Assémat (Michel, Jean-Marie), proviseur de lycée ; 36 years of civilian and military service.
M. Auberty (Claude, Henri), professeur de lycée professionnelle ; 39 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Baé (Pierre, Maurice), Honorary Lecturer; 43 years of civil service.
Mr. Baleynaud (Patrice, Lucien), lecturer; 32 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Barre (Jean-Pierre, André), academy inspector, regional pedagogical inspector; 33 years of civil service.
Ms. Bellot (Michèle, Denise), honorary teacher; 41 years of civil service.
Mr. Bérenger (Jean, Raymond), Professor Emeritus of Universities; 40 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Bignonet (Jean, Yves, Jacques), Director of higher education institutions; 37 years of professional activity.
M. Bihel (Pierre, Léon), proviseur de lycée ; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Boisseau (Roland, Jean), Professor; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Brillaud (Daniel, François), Academy Inspector, Director of a Departmental Department of National Education; 32 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Cadet (Frédéric, René), rector of academy; 19 years of civilian and military service.
M. Caramelle (Raymond, René), conseiller de l'enseignement technologiques ; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Cassette (Jacques, Louis), Honorary Professor; 43 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Ceschi (Roger), Director General of a higher education institution; 24 years of civil service.
Ms. Chavanne, born Moreau (Marie-Françoise, Andrée), academy inspector, regional pedagogical inspector; 34 years of civil service.
Mr. Cheret (Daniel), Honorary Professor; 41 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Cirioni (Jean-Claude), Academic Inspector, Regional Educational Inspector; 28 years of civil service.
Mr. Coulon (Alain, Lucien), Director General of the Pedagogical Documentation Centre; 31 years of civil service.
Mr. Couturaud (Philippe, Jean), academy inspector, regional pedagogical inspector; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Daniel (Josette), National President of an association of parents of students; 18 years of association activities.
Mr. Daubignard (Philippe, Achille), Academic Inspector, Regional Educational Inspector; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. David (Jean, Noël, Guy), Senior Central Administration Officer; 35 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Decelle (Jean-Michel, Gaston), Associate Professor; 32 years of civilian and military service.
M. Delattre (Jean-Pierre, André), professeur de lycée ; 31 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms Delhougne, born Plan (Françoise, Celina), school and university boarder; 36 years of civil service.
Mr. Dupain (Raymond, Georges), lecturer; 35 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Faure (Jean-Luc), director of an institute for teaching; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Fievez, born Dupas (Josiane, Thérèse), Professor; 41 years of civil service.
Ms. Fillon, born Boulet (Josiane, Dominica), Central Administration Officer; 26 years of civil service.
Mr. Fischer (Mauritius, Philippe), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Forestier, born Duchesne (Anny), high school principal; 29 years of civil service.
M. Frizon (Jacques, François), proviseur de lycée ; 38 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Gaillot, born Angermann (Joëlle, Josiane), doctor of national education; 26 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Ganster, born Kremer (Geneviève, Marie), Professor; 32 years of professional activity.
Mr. Gattegno (Bernard, Jacques), professor of universities, hospital practitioner; 39 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Genest, born Tessier (Brigitte, Adrienne), professional high school principal; 34 years of civil service.
Ms. Gonnet, born Bruna (Sylvie, Julienne), a nurse in national education; 32 years of civil service.
M. Grappin (Gérard, Yves), proviseur de lycée ; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Gras (René, Jean), teacher, researcher; 40 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Guilleret (Claude), Senior College; 31 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Hollard (Michel), Professor Emeritus of Universities; 41 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Jarlier (Paul), director of a vocational school; 44 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Lavorel (Guy, René), Professor of Universities; 35 years of civil service.
Mr. Le Boulluec (Alain, Yves), Director of Studies; 37 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Le Guillou (Philippe, Marcel), Inspector General of National Education; 23 years of civil service.
Mr. Lesage (Gérard, Emile), Inspector General of the Administration of National Education and Research; 40 years of civil service.
M. Lott (Xavier, André), chargé de mission dans un centre national ; 39 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Lucchini, born Capo (Yvonne, Francine), secretary of school and university administration; 36 years of civil service.
Luccioni, born Di Pede (Danièle, Denise), reporter of a National Education Commission; 23 years of civil service and associative activities.
Mr. Marquis (Didier, Elise), Professor of Universities; 32 years of civil service.
Mr. Mathey (Yves, Michel), Professor of Universities; 39 years of civilian and military service.
M. Mercier (André, Fernand), inspector d'academie, directeur d'un service départemental de l'éducation nationale ; 39 years of civil service.
Ms. Métoudi, born Vaudey (Michèle, Geneviève), general inspector of national education; 36 years of civil service.
Ms. Ousset, born Maria (Marcelle, Antoinette), Honorary Professor of College; 39 years of civil service.
Mr. Pech (Pierre), Professor of Universities; 24 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Pelat (Jean-Marie, François), academic and academic board; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Perrin, born Martin (Evelyne), a high school teacher; 33 years of civil service.
Ms. Plessix (Christiane, Marie), Professor of Universities; 37 years of civil service.
Mr. Pouchain (Gérard, Marcel), Honorary Professor; 36 years of civil service.
Mr. Ramany Bala (Poubady), lecturer; 40 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Richardeau, born Patault (Eliane), secretary of school and university administration; 41 years of civil service.
M. Rigaudière (Albert, Jean-Marie), professeur des universités, membre de l'Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres ; 39 years of civil service.
Mr. Roussel (Jean-Claude, Auguste), high school principal; 34 years of civil service.
Mr. Ruffier (Jean-Pierre, François), Inspector of National Education; 35 years of civil service.
Mr. Rutard (Gervais, Jean-Marie), high school principal; 40 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Saidj (Luc), Professor of Universities; 38 years of civil service.
Mr. Sanfourche (Jean-Paul), Lecturer; 34 years of civil service.
M. Schmitt (Michel, Joseph), professeur des universités, praticien hospitalier ; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Schoepf (Bernard, François), Honorary Professor of College; 39 years of civil service.
Mr. Spisser (Marcel, Antoine), Academic Inspector, Honorary Regional Educational Inspector; 43 years of civil service.
Mr. Taisant (Daniel, Denis), Honorary Radio-physicist; 41 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
M. Thomas (Jean-Pierre, Marie), responsable de services dans un institut; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Thomas (Yves, André), Professor of Universities; 41 years of civil service.
Mr. Videaud (André), academic mediator; 44 years of civil service.
Mr. Vircondelet (Alain, André), lecturer; 37 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Zabulon (Pierre, Gérard), academy inspector; 24 years of civil service.
Research
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Kahn (Gilles), President and CEO of a research institute, member of the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Technologies. Officer of 10 June 1992.
To the rank of officer
M. Gaillard (Jean, Pierre, Philippe), directeur dans un organismes de recherche. Knight of 10 September 1996.
Hélène, born Garestier (Thérèse, Raymonde), director of a biophysics laboratory. Knight of 17 June 1997.
Mr. Lebouché (Michel, Lucien), head of the scientific, technical and educational mission at the ministry. Knight of 22 March 1995.
Mr. Recasens (José), former president of a research and study centre. Knight of 3 November 1988.
Mr. Royer (Daniel), Research Engineer, Advisor to the Department. Knight of 17 May 1990.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Abrial, born Conrad (Nicole), general secretary, administrative and financial director of a research institute; 39 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Delay (Bernard), Director of a research centre; 35 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Deleonibus (Simon), head of laboratory in a research centre; 23 years of professional activity.
Mr. Gambert (Philippe), head of hospital service, director of a research unit; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Grenon (Thomas), Director General of a Public Institution; 19 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Guillard (Catherine, Thérèse), Executive Secretary in a research centre; 15 years of professional activity.
Mr. Lannoo (Michel), Scientific Director, Research Centre; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Leddet, born Normant (Claude), lecturer; 35 years of civil service.
Mr. Lepesant (Jean, Antoine), director of an institute, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences; 40 years of civilian and military service.
M. Marini (Jean-François), chargé de mission pour la recherche et la technologie en Nouvelle-Calédonie; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Maugars (Denis), President and CEO of a research centre; 24 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Meyer (Gérard, Octave), former research engineer; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Molinie (Jean), former engineering engineer; 53 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Monflier (Bruno, Christian), initiateur d'un projet de culture scientifique ; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Noguera, born Chopin (Claudine), director of a research laboratory; 24 years of civil service.
Mr. Nouailhat (Alain), regional delegate of a research centre; 43 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Parlebas (Eric), director of a higher school; 19 years of professional activity.
Mr. Petit (Nicolas), Regional Director of a Research Centre; 28 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Poyau (Christian), President and CEO of society; 21 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Riou (Bernard, René), paléontologue, responsable d'un musée ; 24 years of civil service.
Ms. Roger, born Bouygues (Josette, Marie), regional delegate of a research centre; 33 years of civil service.
Mr. Vignon (Jérôme), Director in a European organization; 38 years of civilian and military service.
Ministry of Interior, Internal Security
and local freedoms
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Lemoine (Jean-Pierre, Gérard), Inspector General of Administration. Officer of 25 January 1994.
Mr. Vanier (Gérard, Jean), Honorary Civil Administrator. Officer of 16 January 1996.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Bailly (Claude), former Airion City Councillor (Oise). Knight of 20 September 1981.
Mr. Bouyssière (Hubert), Mayor of Najac (Aveyron). Knight of 5 September 1987.
Mr. Builly (Pierre, Marie), Civil Administrator at the Ministry; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Daubresse (Daniel, Germain), Honorary Police Commissioner. Knight of 13 November 1985.
M. d'Harcourt (Claude, Louis), préfet, Secrétaire général pour l'administration de la police de Paris. Knight of 15 February 1996.
M. Harouard de Suarez d'Aulan (Jacques, Joseph), Mayor of Aulan (Drôme). Knight of 8 May 1986.
Mr. Larangé (Alain, Léon), Inspector General of Administration. Knight of 21 October 1991.
Mr. Muhr (François-Xavier, Lucien), Police Divisional Commissioner. Knight of 25 October 1994.
Mr. Quatrefages (René, Guy), General Councillor, Mayor of Saint-Jean-du-Bruel (Aveyron). Knight of 19 April 1996.
Mr. Quéant-Guideau (Alain, Georges), Comptroller General of the National Police; 35 years of civilian and military service.
M. Viau (André, Emile), préfet de la région Centre, préfet du Loiret. Knight of 8 March 1993.
Mr. Zeller (Adrien, Georges), former Minister, President of the Alsace Regional Council; 32 years of professional activities, civil and military services and elective functions.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Ajinça (Jean, Julien), Honorary Police Captain; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Arajol (Jean, Louis), Counsellor of Paris; 26 years of civil, military and elective service.
Mr. Bahadourian (Robin, Armand), treasurer of a cult association in Lyon; 37 years of professional, cult and military service activities.
Mr. Ballet (Christian), police commander; 32 years of civil service.
Mr. Bay (Christophe), Secretary General of the Rhone Prefecture; 17 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Bergé (Claude, Marie), former mayor of Pomacle (Marne); 49 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Bléher (Jean-Luc, Joseph), Mayor of Guer (Morbihan); 27 years of professional activities, civil, military and elective services.
M. Blouet (Jean-Pierre, Roger), Conseiller général de l'Orne; 33 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Bollon (Gérard, André), Deputy Mayor of Chambon-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire); 41 years of civil, military and elective service.
M. Bonneton (Jean-Pierre, Joseph), Colonel de sapeurs-pompiers, Director of the Marne Fire and Relief Services; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Calvar (Patrick, Louis), Police Divisional Commissioner; 28 years of civilian and military service.
M. Castoldi (Pierre), sous-préfet, secrétaire général de la préfecture des Ardennes; 24 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Césari (Antoine, François), Municipal Councilor of Nîmes (Gard) ; 56 years of professional activities, civil services, military and elective functions.
Mme Champion (Danièle, Jacqueline), civil administrator at the prefecture of the Ile-de-France region; 27 years of civil service.
M. Chopin (Philippe), sous-préfet de Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne) ; 20 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Cloître (Philippe), Senior Administrative Officer at the Ministry; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Collard (Roland, Alfred), former Deputy Mayor of Connantre (Marne); 60 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Coquillat (Alain, Marie), Deputy Mayor of Mehun-sur-Yèvre (Cher) ; 38 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Courtade (Patrick, Louis), Police Divisional Commissioner; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Craus (Denis, Raymond), former mayor of Rosières-aux-Salines (Meurthe-et-Moselle); 25 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Dasriaux (Michel, Félix), Chief Medical Officer of the High-Marne Fire and Relief Services; 33 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Denis (Geneviève, Aline), Civil Administrator at the Ministry; 43 years of civil service.
Ms. Denis, born Teston (Michèle, Rose), Director of the Rhone Prefecture; 26 years of civil service.
Mr. Dubois (Claude, Simon), Mayor of Grivesnes (Somme); 48 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Dunoyer (Henri), Mayor of La Grande-Motte (Hérault); 42 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Etcheberry (André, Albert), Honorary Chief Commissioner of Police; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Féral (Marc, Jean), Police Divisional Commissioner; 32 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Fereyre (Robert, Marie), Chief Commissioner of Police; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Flamant (Denis, Xavier), Mayor of Chavenay (Yvelines); 29 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
M. Franzon (Bruno), lieutenant-colonel de sapeurs-pompiers, chef de groupement à Libourne (Gironde) ; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Furigo (Gilles, Jean), Police Divisional Commissioner; 24 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Gaillard, born Mansuy (Paulette, Albertine), former deputy mayor of Mesnil-Saint-Denis (Yvelines); 43 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Gallina (Jacques, Pierre), former commander of firefighters; 40 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Gallot (Bernard), Mayor of Yssingeaux (Haute-Loire); 28 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Ms. Gambard, born Deburggraève (Marie-Thérèse), doctor, commander of firefighters in Crocq (Creuse); 23 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Georges (Marc, Edmond), Mayor of Munster (Haut-Rhin); 30 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Gesbert, born Delaroche-Vernet (Anne, Marie), in charge of the ministry; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Godard (Bernard, Roger), police commander; 31 years of civilian and military service.
Miss Grandjean (Annie, Germaine), firefighter at the Vic-sur-Aisne rescue centre (Aisne); 22 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Grécourt (Jean-Pierre, Aimé), Police Divisional Commissioner; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Heber-Suffrin, born Côme (Danielle), Director, General Secretariat for Regional Affairs of Lorraine; 32 years of civil service.
Mr. Hochard (Michel, Paul), Civil Security Inspector; 32 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Hurabielle (Claude), general advisor, mayor of Bourg-Achard (Eure), 45 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Joly (Nadine, Michèle), Police Divisional Commissioner; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Julliard (Robert, René), former mayor of Lugrin (Haute-Savoie), 61 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Kerouani, born Graux (Frédérique), police attaché; 28 years of civil service.
Mr. Krier (Gaston), police officer; 22 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Labouz (Marc), police chief; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Lafon de Lageneste (Robert, Jean, Marie, Hubert), Mayor of Brandérion (Morbihan); 37 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. The Deun (Raymond), Secretary General of the Marne Prefecture; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Léonardi, born Raffalli (Angèle, Marie-Rose), administrative secretary at the prefecture of Upper Corsica; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Levasseur (Lucien, André), Mayor of Allenay (Somme); 52 years of civil, military and elective service.
M. Lienhard (Marc, André), ancien président du directoire d'une communauté cultuelle de Lorraine ; 45 years of civilian, military and cult activities.
Ms. Mabille, born Bréant (Françoise, Marie-Thérèse), sergeant of firefighters in Barentin (Seine-Maritime); 31 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Maniora (Patrick), firefighter at Rive-de-Gier (Loire); 28 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Marbouty (Jackie, Emile), Mayor of Vert-en-Drouais (Eure-et-Loir); 53 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
M. Marc (Alain), sous-préfet, en fonction à la préfecture de la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ; 19 years of civilian and military service.
M. Marchiche (Larbi), Président régional d'une federation cultuelle nationale ; 20 years of cult and associative activities.
Mr. Marx (Christophe), Civil Administrator in the Ministry; 18 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Mazel (Marie-Josèphe, Aline), Senior Police Commissioner; 18 years of civil service.
Mr. Morin (Michel, Jean), Deputy Mayor of Orvault (Loire-Atlantique); 43 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Moutet, born Plagnol (Josette, Queen), former Central Administration Officer at the Police Prefecture; 39 years of civil service.
Mr. Pagès (Michel, Claude), Comptroller General of the National Police; 33 years of civilian and military service.
M. Pecchioli (Jacques, André), attaché d'administration centrale au ministère ; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Pizzato (Jean), former mayor of Saint-Amé (Vosges); 47 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Planson (Pierre, Lucien), Honorary Mayor of Amblainville (Oise); 50 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Ms. Poisson, born Faudot (Louisette), a prefecture officer at the Essonne Prefecture; 42 years of civil service.
Mr. Poulain (Didier), water bomber pilot, sector leader at the Marignane Civil Security Base (Bouches-du-Rhône); 30 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Racca (Christian, René), Deputy Mayor of Mâcon (Saône-et-Loire); 45 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
M. Rakovitch (Anatole), archiprêtre, rector of the Orthodox Cathedral of Paris; 40 years of cult activity.
Mr. Rigal (Louis, Marcel), mayor of Chenailler-Mascheix (Corrèze); 52 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Roux (Yves, Christmas), mayor of Mollans-sur-Ouvèze (Drôme) ; 40 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Royer (Claude), President of a National Civil Security Federation; 38 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Saadallah (Mohamed), Director of the Prefecture of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence; 25 years of civil service.
Mr. Sadak (Stéphane), Director of Fire and Emergency Services at Puy-de-Dôme; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Schweitzer (Louis, Henri), Police Divisional Commissioner; 33 years of civilian and military service.
M. Secardin (Patrick, Joël), Colonel de sapeurs-pompiers, Director of Morbihan Fire and Emergency Services; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Soetemont (Vincent), civilian administrator at the police prefecture; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Sorensen (Philippe), head of the demining centre in Rouen; 22 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Tabart (Jean-Claude, Albert), Police Divisional Commissioner; 35 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Tavelle, born Aziza (Hélène), director of a cultuel centre; 27 years of professional and cult activities.
Father Trouslard (Mauritius, Eugene), Chancellor of the Bishop of Soissons (Aisne); 55 years of ecclesiastical ministry.
Mr. Valla (Francis), mayor of Chambon-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire); 25 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Valor Abad (Wilson), Mayor of Luisant (Eure-et-Loir); 41 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Vénère (Pierre), police commander; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Véran (Daniel), Chief of Service to the Municipal Police of Nice; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Weigel (Gabriel), Director of High-Loire Fire and Emergency Services; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Interior
To the rank of officer
Mr. Payard (Jacques, Michel), Deputy Mayor of Juvisy-sur-Orge (Essonne). Knight of 16 January 1994.
Mr. Pluton (Pierre), Mayor of Evry-Grégy-sur-Yerre (Seine-et-Marne). Knight of 9 November 1987.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Albarello (Yves, Serge), Ile-de-France Regional Advisor, Mayor of Claye-Souilly (Seine-et-Marne); 32 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Almasio (Pierre, Antoine), former head of the main emergency centre of Commercy (Meuse); 52 years of professional activities, civil, military and elective services.
M, Boéro (Jacques, Louis), adjoint au mayor du Plessis-Bouchard (Val-d'Oise) ; 46 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
M. Bolvin (Jean-Michel, Lucien), Conseiller général de la Charente, adjoint au mayor de Saint-Amant-de-Montmoreau ; 34 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Bry (Monique), Municipal Councillor of Saint-Quentin (Aisne); 39 years of professional activities and elective functions.
M. Décarreaux (Georges, Roland), conductor at the Provins subprefecture (Seine-et-Marne); 44 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
M. Delamare (Raoul, Louis), conseiller du 20e arrondissement de Paris; 24 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Deraï (Yves), member of a representative board of the highest; 17 years of professional activities.
Ms. Fauvet (Jacqueline), Mayor of Douy-la-Ramée (Seine-et-Marne); 58 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Flamérion (Paul), General Councillor of the Haute-Marne; 42 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Foy (Alain-Marie), Mayor of Vésinet (Yvelines); 41 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Guérin (Jean, Pierre), former Deputy Mayor of Toul (Meurthe-et-Moselle); 48 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Helfgott (Jackie), Deputy Mayor of Thionville (Moselle); 30 years of professional activities, civil, military and elective services.
Ms. Husson, born Pottiez (Valérie, Chantal), mayor of Esbly (Seine-et-Marne); 23 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Ms. Lafontaine, born Rouger (Georgine), mayor of Saint-Martin-de-Ré (Charente-Maritime); 45 years of civil service and elective functions.
Mr. Ory (Pierre, François), Director General of the Services of the General Council of the Somme; 18 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Pasquelin (Philippe), Mayor of Loconville (Oise); 37 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Pellicano (Fortuné), Brest City Councillor (Finistère); 31 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Potterie (Charles, Eugene), former Deputy Mayor of Ribemont (Aisne); 54 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Rigault (Bernard, Henri), Mayor of Moussy-le-Neuf (Seine-et-Marne); 41 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Ryo, born Dourlet (Monique, Nicole), Regional Advisor to Picardie, Deputy Mayor of Saint-Quentin; 35 years of civil service and elective functions.
Mr. Subira (Roger, Paul), Deputy Mayor of Verrières-le-Buisson (Essonne); 50 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Trémege, born Goasguen (Claire, Marie), director of the union of the departments of Paris and the Hauts-de-Seine; 22 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Thieffry (Paul), Deputy Mayor of Hem (Nord); 57 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Vincienne (Michel, François), Deputy Mayor of Châtenay-Malabry (Hauts-de-Seine); 53 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ministry of Employment, Labour
and social cohesion
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Reinlé (Jean, Louis), President of a charitable association. Officer of 25 February 1988.
Mr. Valette (Jack), Honorary General Counsel. Officer of 23 October 1987.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Cesselin (Jacques, Abel), Vice-President of a Reintegration Association. Knight of 2 June 1989.
M. Charbonnier (Jacques, Alphonse), chargé de mission dans une association en faveur de l'emploi. Knight of 13 May 1978.
M. Lafon (André, Edouard), Administrateur d'une association d'aide sociale. Knight of 3 June 1989.
M. Pilliard (Jean, François), Président de l'Association nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes ; 27 years of professional and social activities.
M. Poulet (Guy, Pierre), responsable d'un organismes d'aide sociale. Knight of 16 June 1994.
Ms. Tchidémian (Geneviève), former Deputy to a Mayor for Social Affairs. Knight of 8 April 1994.
Mr. Walter (Jean, Louis), president of an employment association. Knight of 10 June 1994.
Mr. Yon (Georges, Joseph), volunteering in a charitable association. Knight of 4 February 1994.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Ansart (Philippe), head of service in a national association for vocational training; 36 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Bauer (Jean-Claude), departmental secretary of the company "Les Meilleurs Ouvriers de France"; 44 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Benkamla (Karim, Hervé), vice-president of an association of insertion; 24 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Blanc (Philippe, André), Secrétaire général d'une organisation patronale ; 30 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Boichard (Jean-Michel, Marie), président d'une association d'aide sociale ; 32 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Bouttefort (Gilbert, Léon), a volunteer in a social assistance association; 55 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Bruggeman (Emmanuel), departmental director of health and social affairs; 32 years of civil services and social activities.
M. Brunot (Jean-Marie), délégué aux relations internationales d'une association; 47 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Caffet (Pascal, Luc), artisan pâtissier chocolatier; 24 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Caillaud (Jean-Claude), Chair of an Employment Basin Committee; 29 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Cailleaux, born Morice (Maryse, Fernande), secretary of a charitable association; 30 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Callé (Jean-Pierre), General Delegate of a Regional Professional Group; 41 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Coutarel (Josiane), Director of a Children's Home; 23 years of civil services and social activities.
M. Delécaut (Désiré, Auguste), Président d'une association d'entraide; 51 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Desouches (François), former secretary general of an association; 40 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Dos Reis (Belmir), the best worker in France; 35 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Douglas (Jean-Marie), Deputy Regional Director of an Employment Agency; 36 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Droal (Hervé), Civil Administrator; 19 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Dufez (Roger), President of a departmental trade union organization; 54 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Dumontier (Guy), national chair of a neighbourhood rehabilitation committee; 48 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Gire (Gérard), Head of Business; 39 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. de Grave (Baudouin), Director of a commercial establishment; 35 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Hagenbach (Hubert), former regional vice-president of a trade union organization; 51 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Hamon (John), former master of learning; 47 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Hénault (François), training job coordinator; 43 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Mr. Hourdin (Jean-François), director of a social organization; 41 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Jaffré (Robert, Jean), responsable régional dans une association en faveur de la formation professionnelle; 37 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Kérébel (Jean, Michel), Director of Human Resources in an industrial group; 31 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Kiehl (Jean, Louis), Vice-President of a Social Assistance Association; 34 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Lagré (Raymond), Regional Director of an Employment Agency; 39 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Ms. Lebon, born Audouin-Dubreuil (Suzanne, Hélène, Ariane), deputy to a mayor in charge of social affairs; 21 years of professional, social and elective activities.
Mr. Leroy (Jacques, Pierre), director of an association centre for vocational training; 40 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Mr. Lescure (Patrick), Regional Director of an Employment Agency; 31 years of professional and social activities.
Mme Lesot, born Tailliez (Jacqueline, Thérèse), former project leader in the social development of a community of communes; 40 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Levant (Jacques), trade union activist; 42 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Mary (Joseph, André), former Deputy Mayor for Social Action; 50 years of professional, social and elective activities.
M. May (René, Marius), militant associatif; 50 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Meur (Alain), departmental director of an association for vocational training; 34 years of professional and social activities.
M. Montaigne (René, Marcelin), président d'une association pour l'insertion ; 49 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Moreau, born Detalle (Laure, Claude), Senior Employment Advisor; 20 years of professional and social activities.
M. Nachman (Simon, Jacques), Administrateur d'un foyer d'accueil ; 55 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Neyron (Guy, Claude), departmental director of an association for vocational training; 35 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Nieul (Pierre, Georges), Deputy Director General of a Social Union; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Pouderoux (Christian), Directeur départemental du travail, de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle ; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Praud (Mauritius), Head of Business; 37 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Ridoret (Daniel), President of an economic integration plan; 31 years of professional and social activities.
M. Rivat (Claude), militant associative and trade union; 46 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Rogé (Michel, François), head of business; 32 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Roustan (Gilbert, Noah), volunteer in an association of mutual assistance; 48 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Simon (Philippe, Edmond), head of a delegation of a social welfare agency; 26 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Souciou (Marcel), honorary president of a section of a federation of occupational accidents; 56 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Suardi (Arnaud, Michel), trade union activist; 44 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Tesseland (Roger), President of a solidarity association; 61 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Theillaumas, born Cloître (Annette, Marie), founder of a social grocery store; 23 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Tissier (Claude), former Regional Director of Labour, Employment and Vocational Training; 44 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Tostivin (Jean, Claude), Deputy Director General of Human Resources of a Society; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Verpraet (Christian), directeur d'un centre municipal d'accueil et d'orientation ; 39 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Mr. Wermuth (Jacques), president of a professional federation; 37 years of professional, social and military activities.
Labour relations
In the rank of knight
M. Abbate (Michel), artisan, maître d'apprentissage; 40 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Demeure dit Latte (Marc), former engineer; 45 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Emery (Gérard), director of an integration company; 35 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Ferries (Georges, Etienne), trade unionist; 63 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Paquet (Claude, Jean, Marie), master craftsman; 50 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Pourprix (Lucien), President of an association for occupational medicine; 64 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Sauret (Alain), Council in Social Law; 31 years of professional and social activities.
Integration, equal opportunities
and fight against exclusion
At the rank of Commander
M. Pelletier Doisy (Jean), militant associatif. Officer of 30 December 1985.
To the rank of officer
Ms. Bernillon (Françoise), a member of an integration aid association. Knight of 6 March 1997.
M. Fontaine (Georges), Président d'association pour l'accueil et la reintegration sociale. Knight of 18 November 1995.
Henriot, born Schlanger (Sara dite Solange), president of a charitable association. Knight of 13 January 1995.
Mr. Madelin (Gérard, Marie), departmental president of a charitable association. Knight of 17 May 1974.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Baal (Beatrice), director of a social association; 25 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Brunet (Auguste), President of a charitable association; 56 years of professional, social and military activities.
Miss Cratelet (Dominique, Aline, Léone), a prefecture officer in charge of the city's policy; 29 years of civil services and social activities.
Ms. Desmaretz, born Hérin (Lydie, Charlette), general secretary of a social reintegration association; 41 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Guivarch (Louis, Maurice), animator of charitable works; 70 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Laprune (Raymond, Paul), member of charitable associations; 82 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Le Chanoine du Manoir de Juaye (Henri, Paul), director of a social aid association; 54 years of professional and social activities.
M. Méhu (Paul, Marie), Président d'une association caritative ; 53 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Merchet (Jean, Marie), animator of a club for sport integration; 32 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Nung, born Beaufort (Françoise), municipal policy manager of the city; 33 years of civil service and professional activities.
Ms. Perseval, born Gavel (Roland), responsible for a cantonal education commission; 42 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Pidou, born Vinérier (Anne), responsible for an association to fight illiteracy; 30 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Ms. de Rotalier, born Domenech de Cellès (Annik, Edith), in charge of a mission to a social association; 22 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Salembien (Paul, Léon), chairman of a food bank; 51 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Veys, born Clouet (Michèle), responsible for a rural social centre; 21 years of professional and social activities.
Housing and city
To the rank of officer
Mr. Virton (Bernard, Gabriel), President and CEO of a real estate promotion company. Knight of 14 March 1991.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Fache (Philippe), Director General of a Social Housing Corporation; 26 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Lançon (Hervé), director of a subsidiary of a construction group; 23 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Marcadé (François), head of a social housing organization; 35 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Ricard (Marcel, Léon), president of a national real estate federation; 45 years of professional, social and military activities.
PROFESSIONAL INSERTION OF JEUNES
In the rank of knight
Mr. Bedu (Michel), President of a Learning Centre; 29 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Delasalle (Daniel), Director of a local youth employment mission; 41 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Foucart (Jean-Paul), former director of a mission for youth employment and integration; 41 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
M. Lauras (Xavier, Marie), Président d'une association en faveur de l'insertion des jeunes ; 56 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Naegelen (André), President of a local mission for the insertion and vocational training of young people; 39 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Reutin (Michel), chairman of a local youth employment mission; 31 years of professional and social activities.
Ministry of Justice
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Chabanol (Daniel), President of the Administrative Court of Appeal of Lyon. Officer of 30 June 1997.
Mr. Chemin (Bernard, Félix), Honorary Counsel to the Court of Cassation. Officer of 6 February 1995.
Mr. de Gouttes (Régis), first general lawyer at the Court of Cassation. Officer of 26 June 1997.
Mr. Sabourault (Michel, André), Honorary Attorney General near the Court of Appeal of Angers. Officer of 13 December 1996.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Barthélémy (Jean, André), lawyer, former President of the Bar Association at the State Council and the Court of Cassation; 35 years of professional activity.
M. Blocquaux (Pierre, René), avocat au barreau de Charleville-Mézières, ancien sticknier. Knight of 17 November 1995.
M. Cannac (Yves, Gabriel), maître des demandes honoraire au Conseil d'Etat, membre du Conseil économique et social ; 43 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Causse (Raymond, André), lawyer at the Evry Bar. Knight of 12 January 1996.
Mr. Coutant (Jean, Alain), honorary notary. Knight of 5 May 1990.
Mr. Cusinberche (Régis, Marie), lawyer at the Paris Bar. Knight of 6 October 1987.
Ms. Ducarouge, born Prado (Françoise), State Councillor. Knight of 7 December 1992.
M. Egot (Joël, René), expert près la cour d'appel d'Amiens. Knight of 24 January 1997.
M. Lucet (Philippe, Jacques), avocat au barreau de Paris, Secrétaire général de l'ordre des avocats à la cour d'appel de Paris. Knight of 18 October 1988.
Ms. Margraff (Anne), wife Cochemé, President of the Administrative Court of Versailles. Knight of 6 April 1992.
Mr. Mazard (Michel, Marcelin), Deputy Inspector General of Judicial Services. Knight of 23 February 1997.
Mr. Mindu (Patrick), Chairman of the Administrative Court of Paris. Knight of 2 November 1993.
M. Moitié (Georges, René), Président de chambre à la cour d'appel de Montpellier. Knight of 30 October 1990.
Mr. Niemerich (Francis, Jean), Judge of the Land Book in the Court of Instance of Hansau. Knight of 18 September 1992.
M. Roumenoff (Jean, Michel), expert près la cour d'appel de Grenoble. Knight of 23 April 1988.
Mr. Tarrade (Jean), notary at the Paris residence. Knight of 24 September 1996.
Ms. Verdonck (Edith, Marie-Louise), wife Boizette, first investigating judge in the Paris Grand Instance Court; 30 years of civil service.
Mr. Villien (Pierre, Marie), Counsellor, Court of Cassation. Knight of 17 March 1982.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Andriollo (Véronique), Chief Clerk of the Ministry; 22 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Authié (Jean-Louis), Technical Professor, Directorate of Judicial Protection of Youth; 37 years of civil service.
Ms. Bardy (Christiane), wife Dumas, adviser to the Court of Appeal of Lyon; 34 years of civil service;
Mr. Bellenger (Claude, Marie), Attorney of the Republic near the Court of Grand Instance of Périgueux; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Betoulle (Jérôme, Jean, Marcel), Referendum Advisor to the Court of Cassation; 19 years of civilian and military service.
M. Bismes (Jean-Marie, Emile), avocat au barreau de Millau, ancien sticknier; 32 years of professional activities;
M. Blanc (François, Gilbert), procureur de la République adjoint près le tribunal de grande instance de Bourg-en-Bresse ; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Blanc (René, Benjamin), former departmental director of youth judicial protection; 44 years of civilian and military service.
M. Bohnert (Jean-François), adjoint du représentant français à « Eurojust » ; 20 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Bonnet, born Martin (Fabienne, Germaine), Vice-President of the Quimper High Court; 22 years of civil service.
Ms. Boucly (Nicole, Marie), wife Girerd, adviser at the Court of Appeal of Versailles; 27 years of civil service.
Ms. Brunelle (Bénédicte), wife Biellmann, director of the Toul Detention Centre; 18 years of civil service.
M. Chanson (Jean-Denys), notary, former president of the Chamber of Notaries of Essonne; 45 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Chauvaux (Didier), maître des demandes au Conseil d'Etat ; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Chifflet (Bernard, Yves), Vice-President of the Grand Instance Court of Lyon; 31 years of civilian and military service.
M. Cimamonti (Marc, Pascal), vice-procureur de la République près le tribunal de grande instance de Marseille ; 21 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Cohen (Jacques), lawyer at the Paris Bar; 30 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Colonna (Marie-Luce), head of service at the department's work master's office; 30 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Dallest (Jacques, Michel), general lawyer at the Bordeaux Court of Appeal; 26 years of civil service.
Mr. Deharveng (Jérôme, Marie), head of office at the ministry; 21 years of civilian and military service.
M. Desjardins (Jean-Bernard), Secrétaire en chef du parquet du tribunal de grande instance de Paris; 25 years of civil service.
Ms. Devigne (Dominique), lecturer at the National School of the Judiciary; 27 years of civil service.
M. Sunday (Jean-Louis, Didier), Clerk-in-Chief, Chief of Registry at the Angouleme High Court; 30 years of civil service.
Mr. Dupont (Jocelyn, Jean), head of office at the Ministry; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Gateau-Leblanc (Philippe, Léon), former notary; 46 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Gazay (Pierre, Theodore), former notary; 44 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Guichaoua (Laure, Michelle), head of office at the Ministry; 25 years of civil service.
Ms. Heuschling, born Joye (Michèle), a divisional clerk at the Compiègne High Court; 43 years of civil service.
M. Laporte (Guy, Henri), Président de chambre à la cour administrative d'appel de Marseille ; 35 years of civil service.
Mr. Larralde (Dominique), notary at Saint-Jean-de-Luz; 29 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Le Guen (Marc, Guillaume), major de gendarmerie chargé de la sécurité du ministère ; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Libes (Michel, Léon), first adviser to the Melun Administrative Court; 40 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Louis (Françoise), wife Tréfouret, Communications Officer; 28 years of professional activity.
Ms. Malbec (Véronique, Marie, Thérèse), Deputy Director of Judicial Services; 24 years of civil service.
Ms. Mancini (Jacqueline, Jeanine), wife Dufournet, deputy of the Attorney General near the Court of Appeal of Chambéry; 30 years of civil service.
Ms. Martin (Michelle, Camille), wife Couteau, Chief of Registry of the Court of Grand Instance of Nantes; 33 years of civil service.
Ms. Martini (Raymonde, Jeanne), wife Cannamela, general secretary of an association for maltreated childhood; 40 years of professional and social activities.
M. Mathias (Jean, Jacques), curator and prud'homme advisor in Paris; 33 years of professional activity.
Mr. Moreau (Hubert), Director of Lessons at the National School of Prison Administration; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Mouhou (Mehana), lawyer; 21 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Pansard (Abel, Didier), judicial officer in Martigues, former president of a regional chamber of judicial officers; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Panzani (Jean-Dominique), Vice-President, Nîmes High Court; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Parkouda (Martin), head of office at the Ministry; 28 years of civil service.
Ms. Pattus (Dany, Yvonne), wife Giard, executive head of the Nîmes Court of Appeal; 23 years of civil service.
Mr. Periz (Mauritius), Consular Judge, former President of a Commercial Court; 47 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Perreau (François, Bernard), Director General of the Palais Gazette; 29 years of professional activity.
Mr. Perrier Rosier (Bruno), Vice-President of the Court of Grand Instance of Saint-Etienne responsible for the service of the Court of Instance; 30 years of civil service.
M. Picard (René), directeur du centre de formation des notaires et de l'école de notariat de Bordeaux ; 37 years of professional activities and military services.
Mme Pignon (Catherine, Françoise), vice-procureure de la République près le tribunal de grande instance de Paris ; 18 years of civil service.
M. Piveteau (Denis), maître des demandes au Conseil d'Etat ; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Rastoul (Franck), prosecutor of the Republic near the Vienna High Court; 19 years of civil service.
Mr. Ride (Jean-Louis, Marie), lawyer at the Pontoise Bar; 39 years of professional activity.
Mr. Ruelle (Eric, Georges), head of office at the Ministry; 18 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Savelli (Alain, Michel), deputy of the Attorney General near the Court of Appeal of Rouen; 29 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Schmitt (Dominique, Jean, Luc), lawyer at the Paris Bar; 29 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Stahl (Jacques-Henri), maître des demandes au Conseil d'Etat; 15 years of civil service.
Mr. Tallec (Jean-Yves), first adviser to the Dijon Administrative Court; 20 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Tartinville (Patrice, Marie), Deputy Director General of the Conseil Supérieur du notariat; 24 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Voillequin (André, Pierre), Honorary Judicial Officer; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
RIGHTS OF VICTIMS
In the rank of knight
Ms. Bobo (Françoise, Germaine), wife Passuello, director of a victim assistance service; 19 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Bouvier (Pascal, Georges), deputy of the Attorney General near the Court of Appeal of Nîmes; 21 years of civil service.
Mr. Cario (Robert, Henri), Professor of Universities; 33 years of civil service.
Ms. Clatot (Muriel, Colette), wife Hervo, director of a victim assistance association; 18 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Diriart (Nicole, Marie-Louise), wife Tercq, director of a Victims Assistance Association; 26 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Goldgrab (Sylvie), wife Leboucher, lawyer at the Paris Bar; 21 years of professional activity.
Mr. Goldmann (François, Ariel), lawyer at the Paris Bar; 19 years of professional activity.
Mr. Lazimi (Gilles), doctor, head of a health centre; 21 years of professional activities and civil services.
M. Lebéhot (Thierry, Gilbert), vice-procureur de la République près le tribunal de grande instance de Vannes, président d'une federation d'associations socio-judiciaires ; 32 years of civil, military and associative services.
Ms. Martin (Isabelle, Alice), wife Le Hebel, head of a victim assistance service; 16 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Neher (Claude, Nathalie), wife Schraub, adviser at the Paris Court of Appeal; 32 years of civil service.
Ms. Thuau (Marielle, Suzanne), wife Kaiser, head of office at the ministry; 28 years of civil service.
Ministry of Defence
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Grammagnat (Michel, Pierre), former vice-president of a national mutual. Officer of 15 January 1988.
Mr. Rostaing (Hugues, Claude), director in an industrial group. Officer of 4 June 1990.
To the rank of officer
M. Bergoënd (Daniel, Paul), chef d'études, conseiller technique. Knight of 30 December 1992.
Mr. Blanchot (Mauritius), Vice-President of a National Mutual. Knight of 8 May 1992.
M. Crédeville (Jean-Paul, Jacques), Administrateur civil, Administrateur d'une institution. Knight of 23 March 1983.
Mr. Delpuech (Alain, Etienne), Director, Research Centre. Knight of 12 November 1996.
Mr. Dulieu (Michel, Léon), President and CEO of society. Knight of 7 December 1979.
M. Fréhel (Eugène, Pierre), Administrateur civil, chargé d'une sous-direction au ministère. Knight of 28 March 1984.
Mr. Hironde (Jean-Claude, Roger), Deputy Chief Technical Officer in a company; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Le Guilloux (Michel, Henri), controller of communications at the ministry. Knight of 17 October 1978.
Mr. Normand (Joël, Armand), chef de cuisine. Knight of 3 December 1987.
In the rank of knight
M. Adnet (Jean-Pierre, Yves), Administrateur civil, adjoint d'un sous-directeur au ministère ; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Andrianasolo, born Fargeot (Claudine, Marcelle), civil administrator, in charge of the ministry; 25 years of civil service.
M. Besnard (Didier, Camille), directeur de programme dans un centre de recherche ; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Father Bezzone (Jean, Laurent), a civilian chaplain of the armies; 47 years of priestly activities and military services.
Mr. Bonnin (Jean-François, Eugène), Deputy Director General of a company; 41 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Bricout (Alain, Jean, Yves), agent contractuel, informaticien ; 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Cherniacoski (Sylvain), Civil Administrator, Deputy Director, Ministry; 34 years of civil service.
M. Christophe (Florent, Roger), adjoint au directeur d'un institution du ministère ; 29 years of civilian and military service.
Father Damnon (Michel, Jean), a civilian chaplain of the armies; 48 years of priestly activities and military services.
Mr. Derrey (Jean, Georges), Deputy Director, Research Centre; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Deyber (Alain, Bernard), Administrateur civil, chargé de mission au ministère ; 25 years of civilian and military service.
M. Duranceau (Jean, Bernard), chef de service dans un establishment du ministère ; 37 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Gayral (Jean-Pierre), project leader in a research centre; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Grillet (Jean, Marc), directeur général dans une société; 37 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Hamel (Philippe, Jean), Administrateur civil, sous-directeur au ministère ; 19 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Hoyau, born Spelta (Ginette, Angèle), commercial director in an industrial group; 44 years of professional activity.
Mr. Jucquois (Camille, Christian), engineer, department head; 39 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Knafo (Marc, Albert), Chairman and CEO of an industrial group; 23 years of professional activities and military services.
Miss Le Roy des Barres (Jacqueline), head of office at the ministry; 28 years of civil service.
Mr. Marquis (Jean-Louis, Léonce), Director in an aeronautical group; 34 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Mauries (Jean, Claude), Director in an aeronautical group; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Montel (Jean-Louis, Antoine), Deputy Director General in a company; 30 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Pasquinelli (Michel, Marius), adjoint d'un chef de service au ministère ; 42 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Peaucelle, born Delelis (Véronique, Marie), civil administrator, in charge of the ministry; 16 years of civil service.
Mr. Penin (Marcel, Henri), Senior Delegate to the Ministry; 41 years of civilian and military service.
M. Primault (Jacques, François), Administrateur civil, sous-directeur au ministère ; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Richard-Danhiez (Pierre, Eloi), an engineer in an industrial group; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Riou (Michel, Vincent), an engineer, an expert in the ministry; 35 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Saurel (André), technical manager in an aeronautical group; 38 years of professional activities, trade unions and military services.
Mr. Sava (Pierre-Georges), Director of an aeronautical group; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Ségalen, born Michel (Agnès, Sophie), vice-president in an aeronautical group; 17 years of professional activity.
Ms. Serreault, born Balestié (Brigitte), vice-president in an aeronautical group; 29 years of professional activity.
Mr. Seyzeriat (Yves, Guy), Head of Sector at the Ministry; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Touitou (Nicole, Camille), head of department in an aeronautical group; 19 years of professional activity.
Ms. Udari, born Dupeyron (Aline), Civil Administrator, Head of Office at the Ministry; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Vincent (Jean-Charles), director of establishment in an aerospace group; 39 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Virepinte (Jean-Marie), President and CEO of a company; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Veterans
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Bigielman (Albert), Vice-President of the National Federation of Deported and interned, resistant and patriotic. Officer of 3 October 2000.
Mr. Izard (Jean, Pierre), Vice-President of a Friendly Veterans; 65 years of civil, military and associative services.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Cazenave (Marcel), director of a departmental union of veterans and war victims. Knight of 18 October 1980.
Mr Faure (Marcel, Jean), regional president of an association of veterans. Knight of 11 November 1979.
M. Feuardent (Roger, Alexandre), vice-president d'une section de l'Union nationale descombatants. Knight of 18 December 1981.
M. Guéguen (Lucien, Claude), vice-président départemental de la Fédération nationale descombatants prisoners de guerre etcombatants d'Algérie, Tunisie, Maroc ; 50 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Guichard (Jean, Simon), délégué du « Souvenir français ». Knight of 3 November 1989.
Mr. Jacquot (Armand, Gaston), honorary president of a section of the association "Rhin and Danube"; 70 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Klinkert (Jean, Claude, Georges), président d'une union d'invalides, ancienscombatants et victimes de guerre. Knight of 31 July 1981.
Mr. Richet (Léon, René), member of Veterans Associations; 57 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Saïdi (Ahmed), president of a regional union of veterans. Knight of 14 July 1981.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Agache (Lucien, Kléber), departmental treasurer of the National Federation of War Fighters and Fighters of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco; 52 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Alard (Jacques, Octave), President of a section of the National Federation of Veterans in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia; 47 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Beauquet (Roland, Albert), member of the office of a friend of veterans; 49 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Brichard (Daniel, Henri), Président d'une amicale d'anciens marinas et de marin ancienscombatants; 60 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Brindejonc (Guy, Henri), membre d'un bureau du « Souvenir français » ; 54 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Buffello (Claude), First Vice-President of "The Verdun"; 41 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Castaldi (Jean, Georges), Chairman of a Committee of Understanding of Patriotic Associations; 47 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Colomb (Pierre, Claude), departmental president of Veterans Associations; 61 years of civil, military and associative services.
Mr. Darnet (André, Auguste), member of the Board of Directors of a Veterans Pension Fund; 46 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Daugé (Maurice), membre du bureau d'une association d'ancienscombatants; 58 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Déglin (Guy, Robert), Secretary General of a reserve officer association; 48 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Duhamel (Paul, Robert), Honorary Regional Chair of a Friendly Veterans; 63 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Garcia (Calixte, Fernand), secretary of a committee on "French Remembrance"; 65 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Garcia (Pierre, Denis), flagship of Veterans Associations; 54 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Grandjean (Roger-Gilbert), President of a friendly veterans; 56 years of professional, associative, civil and military services.
Hubert (Jean, Marie), president of a section of the association "Rhin and Danube"; 65 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Humblot (Jacques), president of an association of veterans; 48 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Lopez (José), Administrateur et président départemental de la Fédération nationale "André Maginot" ; 47 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Mariné (Francis, Louis), porte-drapeau départemental de l'Union nationale descombatants ; 50 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Martres (Jacques), Honorary Chairman of a committee on "French Remembrance"; 64 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Minault (Robert), flagship of an association of veterans; 58 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Pastor (Louis), Vice-President of an Association of Veterans; 48 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Perez (Emile, Jacques), secretary of a friend of veterans; 61 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Poireault (Gérard, André), departmental treasurer of the Federal Union of Veterans and War Victims; 55 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Roïdi (Georges, Lucien), member of the board of directors of a departmental association of military retirees; 58 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Ruggirello (Roger), President of a friendly veterans; 51 years of civil, military and associative services.
M. Scherer (Michel, Georges), président d'une section de l'Union nationale des associations deportés, internés et familles de disparus ; 61 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Singrajphakd (Khamsouk), President of an Association of Veterans; 38 years of associations and military services.
Véron (Léonce, Henri), vice-president of a section of the national society "Les Médaillés militaire"; 60 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Versepuech (Marcel, Emile), member of Veterans Associations; 62 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
PERSONNEL
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Lequertier (Daniel, Jean-Marie), Inspector General for Foreign Affairs. Officer of 24 December 1997.
To the rank of officer
M. Evain (Jean-Pierre), directeur de la maison des Français de l' étrangers. Knight of 23 October 1992.
Ms. Le Bihan (Françoise, Edith), head of department. Knight of 7 August 1997.
Mr. The Seac'h (Alain), Deputy Director of the Department. Knight of 16 March 1990.
Ms. Poudade, born Le Bourdonnec (Danielle), Executive Secretary at the Ministry. Knight of 11 September 1997.
Ms. Vallon (Françoise, Marie), foreign inspector. Knight of 13 March 1997.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Baley, born Mailloux (Brigitte, Annick), first secretary in Washington; 25 years of civil service.
Ms. Boccoz (Michèle, Jeannine), Foreign Affairs Adviser; 23 years of civil service.
Ms. Chenel, born Val (Danielle), former secretary in Rome (Holy See); 21 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Clermont, born Roussel (Madeleine, Josette), head of office at the Ministry; 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Gellet (Frank, Pierre); second Counsellor in Baghdad; 16 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Gleyze (Michel, Jean, Louis), team leader at the diplomatic communications centre; 33 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Huberson (Gilles, Marie), second adviser in Ottawa; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Hulin, born Querelle (Jacqueline), Head of Internal Service at the Ministry; 43 years of civil service.
Ms. Legrand, born Gauthier (Sylviane), former mission manager; 45 years of civil service.
M. Ménard (Luc, René), adjoint à un chef de bureau au ministère ; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Mével, born Remiot (Claudine, Léone), editor at the ministry; 35 years of civil service.
Ms. Meyer, born Pierrel (Brigitte), secretary to the ministry; 28 years of civil service.
Mme Meyer (Martine), Chargé de mission au ministère ; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Mostura (Serge, André), Consul General in Hong Kong; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Rispal (Kareen, Géraldine), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 20 years of civil service.
M. Souche (Gérard, Pierre), proviseur de lycée à Bucharest ; 29 years of civil service.
Mr. Teixeira da Silva (Pascal, René), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Vinogradoff (Philippe, Christian), second adviser to Santiago de Chile; 26 years of civilian and military service.
PROTOCOLE
To the rank of officer
M. Austin (Gaël), vice-president of a consulting firm (Japan). Knight of 22 April 1994.
Ms. Bourgois (Lucie), Sister Marie-Lucie, Religious (Bangladesh). Knight of 3 February 1970.
Ms. Desveaux, born Peponnet (Elisabeth), in charge of a reinsertion workshop in a leperology centre (Morocco). Knight of 5 April 1982.
Ms. El Mabrouk, born Bourgeois (Paulette), Honorary Consul of France in Bizerte (Tunisia). Knight of 6 June 1992.
Fristot (Marcel), priest (Netherlands). Knight of 26 May 1983.
Pastor Gigandet (Roger, André), President of Association (Belgium). Knight of 22 May 1996.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Alonso (Raymond), President of the French Charity Society of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); 51 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Anglade (Jean), Commercial Director of an Industrial Company (Venezuela); 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Ardanza-Trevijano, born Moras (Marie, José), Honorary Consul of France in Logrono, Spain; 26 years of professional activity.
Ms. Bergaoui, born Briand (Liliane, Louisette), vice-president of a family home (Tunisia); 40 years of professional and social activities.
M. Boulert (Fernand, Jules), Président de l'Association des membres de l'ordre du Mérite agricole (UK) ; 55 years of professional activities, associations, civil and military services.
Mr. Caffin (Jean-Michel), President and Chief Executive Officer (United States); 28 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Carcy (Jacques), Président de l'Alliance franco-andorrane (Andorre) ; 35 years of professional activity.
Mr. Chaperon (Arnaud), Director General of an Oil Company (Qatar); 26 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. De Libera (Alain, Pascal), Professor at the University of Geneva; 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Diomandé, born Coste (Danielle), gynaecologist, obstetrician (Côte d'Ivoire); 37 years of professional activity.
Mr. Di Paolo (Serge), managing director of an oil company (Spain); 31 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Duboule (Denis), Professor of Biology (Switzerland); 20 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Edme (Frédéric), architect (China) ; 19 years of professional activity.
Ms. Elwischger, born Ruyssen-Dallier (Jacqueline), member of associations (Austria); 44 years of professional and social activities.
Father Griere (Benoît), administrator of a humanitarian organization; 21 years of priestly activities and military services.
Father Loiseau (Louis), vicar of the parish of Toa Payoh (Singapore); 54 years of priestly activities and military services.
Mr. Malherbe (Jean-Luc), translator, editor (Canada); 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Millet (Christian), President of a transport and brokerage company (United States); 24 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Montalette, born Fried (Nicole), lawyer (United States); 54 years of professional activities.
Ms. Pellerin (Bénédicte), Director of an Air Transport Company (Denmark); 30 years of professional activity.
Ms. Petersheim, born Coustans (Anita), Vice-President of the National Council of Foreigners (Luxembourg); 26 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Piquet (Jean-Yves), General Delegate of the Association des maîtres-cuisiniers de France ( États-Unis) ; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Robert (Patrick), photographer; 25 years of professional activity.
Mr. Rolin (André, Jean), factory director (Russia); 33 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Romeyer (Christian), President of a Banking Branch (Japan); 29 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Sanchez (Monique, Berthe), head doctor of an appliance centre (Morocco); 38 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Sandmayer, born Garcia (Jeannine), President of Associations (Australia); 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Sicre (Jean-Michel), Director General of a car construction company (Croatia); 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Spriano (Jean-François), Executive Director (Italy); 25 years of professional activity.
Ms. Stringer (Pascale, Fernande), head of a home support centre (Italy); 25 years of professional activity.
M. Thézé (Yves), proviseur du lycée français de New York ( Etats-Unis) ; 32 years of civil service.
Ms. Torres Correa, born Albertini (Catherine), Director of the Alliance Française de Guadalajara (Mexico); 23 years of professional activity.
Ms. Van-Der-Vlies, born Berquez (Suzanne, Renée), President of the Maison de France (Australia); 35 years of professional activity.
Mr. Vincelot (Pascal), director of a pharmaceutical laboratory (India); 18 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Vinet (Serge), President of Society (Switzerland); 38 years of professional activities and military services.
European affairs
At the rank of Commander
Ms. Valletoux, born Fréaud (Françoise, Noëlle), dite Noëlle Lenoir, former minister, president of an institute. Officer of 9 October 2001.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Dordain (Jean, Jacques), Director General of a European Space Agency. Knight of 19 December 1983.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Alexandre (Christophe, Jacques), director of a village of children (Latvia); 25 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Bouyssou (Pierre, Léon), honorary president of a school in Europe; 50 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mme Brunet (Marie, Antoinette), former technical director of a cosmetic company in Spain; 45 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Chantemesse (Bernard, Jacques), former adviser to the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Favre (Patrick, Louis), Président d'un club d'affaires franco-bulgare ; 33 years of professional activity.
Mr. Fleischmann (Pierre), secretary of a group of friendship Czech Republic-France; 27 years of professional activity.
Father Kuroczycki (Joseph), director of a European village; 41 years of ecclesiastical ministry and social activities.
Mr. Linger (Loïc, René), intendant of the European Patent Office; 25 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Mitsis (Georgios), Honorary Consul of France in Paphos, Cyprus; 20 years of professional activities and military services.
Roux, born Boutelier (Martine, Colette), president of a community of communes; 20 years of professional, social and elective activities.
Ms. Olivet, born Schwämmle (Angelika, Christine), high school principal (Germany); 27 years of civil service.
Ms. Veaute (Monique, Berthe), director of a European festival (Italy); 22 years of professional activity.
Cooperation, development and Francophonie
To the rank of officer
Mr. Aubenas (Benoît, Marie), member of a charitable association. Knight of 20 December 1995.
Mr. El Kholti (Kamil), pedagogical advisor to Morocco. Knight of 18 July 1995.
M. Nivet (Pierre), Président d'une association francophone. Knight of 8 February 1997.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Blanc (Francis, Baptistin), member of a humanitarian association; 53 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Father Blot (Philippe, Claude), head of a reception centre in Korea; 15 years of religious life, dedication and military service.
Mr. Courcier (Mauritius), head of business in Gabon; 37 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Deluc (Alain), President of a professional association in Belgium; 35 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Fabry (Philippe, Mauritius), editor and photographer in Sri Lanka; 31 years of associations and military services.
Sister Fakatika (Suliana), nurse in Vanuatu; 30 years of religious life and dedication.
Mr. Fédière (Gilles, Pierre), researcher at the Research Institute for Development; 23 years of civil service.
Ms. Kendzior, born Pellereau (Evelyne, Annie), director of the French high school in Warsaw; 23 years of civil service.
Mr. L'Aot (Louis, Auguste), former director of a French development agency in Chad; 34 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Labrousse (Charles), President of an association; 25 years of civil, military and associative services.
M. Messerschmitt (Eric), Secrétaire général d'une confédération patronale au Gabon ; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Saie, born Delefortrie (Huguette, Marie), teaching in Iran; 34 years of civil service.
Ms. Samb, born Palvadeau (Maryvonne), president of an association in Senegal; 41 years of civil service and associative activities.
Mr. Shankar (Vajoumouny), teacher in India; 47 years of civil, military and associative services.
Ms. Silva, born Goupil (Michèle), lawyer in Argentina; 19 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Tchoulfian (Sarkis), leader of Franco-Armenian cooperation associations; 56 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
BUSINESS
To the rank of officer
Ms. Constant (Monique), general conservator of heritage in the ministry. Knight of 12 March 1991.
Mr. Daziano (Christian, Jean-Claude), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Cotonou. Knight of 6 May 1985.
Mr. Poletti (Bernard, Pierre), Minister Plenipotentiary. Knight of 12 September 1991.
Ms. Reznik, born Marsot (Viviane, Liliane), deputy consul in Rome. Knight of 3 August 1993.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Chelet (Daniel, Louis), head of office at the Ministry; 29 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Cukierman, born Derlich (Agnès, Katia), head of office at the ministry; 20 years of civil service.
Mr. Fabrique (Michel), member of the Superior Council of French Foreigners (Colombia); 49 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Gauthier (Philippe), Director of Companies (Philippines); 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Gistau Lopez-Doriga, born Retes Coullandeau (Isabelle), contractual agent in Madrid; 33 years of civil service and professional activities.
Ms. Malmenaide (Françoise), Secretary in Tunis; 27 years of civil service.
Ms. Marnoto, born Lang (Marie-Christine), a trainer at the Institute for Training in Consular Administration; 23 years of civil service.
M. Michon (Gérard, Philippe), membre du Conseil supérieur des Français de l' étrangers (Etats-Unis) ; 28 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Paul (Graham, Jean), Counsellor for Foreign Affairs; 22 years of civilian and military service.
M. Prom (Michel, Georges), Conseiller des affaires étrangères ; 25 years of civil service.
Mr. Raineri (Michel, Ange), Consul General in Krakow; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Riboton, born Sarini (Michèle, Renée), former secretary in Bangui; 27 years of civil service.
Ms. Ribuot, born Soupison (Odile, Marie), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 25 years of civil service.
Mr. Righini (Philippe, Gérard), head of office at the Ministry; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Robert (Thierry), Deputy Consul in Athens; 26 years of civil service.
Mr. Sédille (Marc, Victor), Deputy Consul in Buenos Aires; 22 years of civilian and military service.
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Carpentier (Alain, Frédéric), surgeon, member of the Academy of Sciences. Officer of 31 March 1998.
Mr. Pezé (Gérard, Pierre), chair of a cancer committee. Officer of 11 January 1992.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Benayoun (Georges), former President of a Regional Council for the Order of Physicians. Knight of 23 April 1997.
M. Bouchet (Yves, Frédéric), président d'une association en faveur de la médecine. Knight of 4 October 1996.
Mr. Camus (Georges, Emile), Deputy Treasurer of a Medical Foundation. Knight of 8 November 1989.
Mr. Debruyne (Georges), Honorary Vice-President of Associations. Knight of 16 June 1990.
Fréring, born Lapoléon (Dominique, Charlotte), director of a nursing service; 28 years of civil service.
M. Marimbert (Jean, Joseph), directeur général d'une agence de santé ; 24 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mauduit (Roger, Albert), general secretary of an association for prevention and mutual assistance. Knight of 26 October 1991.
Father Pernet (André, Louis), director of a reception centre. Knight of 13 September 1997.
Ms. Van Lerberghe, born Taglioli (Rose-Marie), Civil Administrator. Knight of 9 June 1997.
M. Zoute (Jacques, Henri), vice-president of a social welfare confederation. Knight of 11 September 1996.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Ariche (Jules, Jacob), former specialist; 43 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Mr. Avriller (Guy, Robert), Nurse; 11 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Barruet (Luc), President and Founder of an AIDS Association; 11 years of social activity.
M. Baudry (Jean, Paul, Georges), Président d'un conseil de l'ordre des pharmaciens; 37 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Bélissent (René, Claude), chair of a committee of the French Red Cross; 37 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Brocherieux, born Le Cerf (Solange, Lucienne), regional director of an association; 39 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Brunbrouck, born Meyer (Monique, Louise), former president of a rescue association; 42 years of professional and social activities.
M. Chiche (Roland, Paul), responsable d'un service hospitalier ; 30 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Mr. Colin (Olivier), director of a hospital group; 29 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Coll (Pierre, Henri), former assessor of a Social Security Court; 61 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Crosnier (Jacques), Director of Medical Analysis Laboratory; 42 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Delamarche (Mauritius), former pharmacist; 41 years of professional and social activities.
M. Desgrange (Jean, François), délégué à la direction générale de l'Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris; 36 years of civil, military and social services.
Ms. Dickelé, born Sordello (Anne-Marie), psychologist; 22 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Diez (Francis), director of a medical-social association; 23 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Dubray, born Martin-Lavigne (Josette), former vice-president of a regional pharmacist order council; 40 years of professional and social activities.
M. Durant (Jean, Marie, Martial), Secrétaire général d'une federation de donneurs de sang ; 47 years of professional, social and military activities.
Gaucher, born Heray (Francine), president of a health association; 36 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Mr. Guigue (Louis, Pierre), treasurer of a professional association; 49 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Lamore (Franck, Michel), Chairman of a departmental delegation of the French Red Cross; 19 years of civil, military and social services.
M. Laznowski (Serge), responsable informatique dans une agence de santé publique ; 23 years of professional activity.
Ms. Maysonnave (Josette), hospital director; 35 years of civil services and social activities.
Mr. Mazet (David, James), member of the Board of Directors of an old-age insurance fund; 43 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Ménage (Gérard, Jean), monitor dans une federation de secourisme ; 57 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Meyer (Nicole, Marie, Odette), director of a departmental maternal centre; 37 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Numbert, born Pruvot (Chantal), an administrative officer in a hospital; 32 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Perrin (Mauritius), former director of a centre for the blind; 43 years of civil, military and social services.
Ms. Piubello, born Encinas (Marlène, Martine), director of institutions for the elderly; 28 years of civil services and social activities.
Mr. Pluvinage (Charles), President and CEO of a polyclinic; 31 years of civil, military, professional and social services.
Ms. Raffort (Nathalie), head of health in a hospital group; 23 years of civil service, professional and social activities.
Mr. Revol (Michel), neuropsychiatre; 47 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Mr. Rossano (Roger), former specialist; 63 years of civil service and professional activities.
Ms. Schoepperle (Bernadette, Renée), former nurse; 45 years of civil services and social activities.
Mr. Theodorou (Jean), Vice-Chair of an International Scientific Committee; 36 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. de Truchis de Varennes (Isabelle), volunteer in charitable associations; 15 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Turnin (Jean, Auguste), former hospital chief physician; 44 years of civil, military and social services.
Mr. Vergnes (Georges, Armand), Chairman of a Regional Council for the Order of Surgeons-dentists; 49 years of professional, social and military activities.
HANDICAPERSONS
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Denis (Jean, Louis), member of a union to help persons with disabilities; 65 years of civil, military and social services.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Gauché (Philippe, Clément), Honorary President of an Association for Hearing Impaired. Knight of 25 November 1988.
Mr. Klein (Robert, Jules), President of a device for disabled workers. Knight of 3 September 1996.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Bénazeth (Christian), co-founder of a disability association; 28 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Bénazeth, born Charrière (Noëlle), co-founder of a disability association; 32 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Besançon (Roger, Marc), former president of a centre for persons with disabilities; 48 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Bonnette, born Granone (Catherine), president of an unadapted child help association; 16 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Ms. Butin (Annick, Martine), Disability Assistant; 26 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Canadas (Jean, Louis), former director of institutions for persons with disabilities; 47 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Mr. Danthez (Paul), Honorary President of an Association of Assistance to Persons with Disabilities; 54 years of professional, social and military service.
M. Demoulin (Jean-Philippe), directeur d'un institut pour personnes handicap ; 33 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Frayssinet (Jean-Jacques), President of an association to combat ophthalmic diseases; 37 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Fricot, born Bazoge (Monique, Marie), founder of centres for persons with disabilities; 52 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Godinot (Daniel, Marie), director of an association for persons with disabilities; 33 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Gorin (Henri, François), founder of an association to assist the hearing impaired; 54 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Lézé, born Bourbonnais (Elisabeth, Brigitte), director of a centre of insertion for persons with disabilities; 25 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Schuhler (Paul, Henri), editor and scientific translator; 34 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
PERSONS
In the rank of knight
Mr. Barbier (Michel, Gaston), honorary president of a retired union; 53 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Cabaillot (Robert, Paul), Vice-President of a federation for the elderly; 53 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Caroff (François, Marie), treasurer of a home aid association; 41 years of civil, military and social services.
Ms. Effantin, born Actis (Véra, Ernesta), managing director of a retirement home; 60 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. François (Gérard), Vice-President of a Retirees Assistance Association; 48 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Garreau, born Bresson (Raymonde, Odette), president of a departmental federation for the elderly; 47 years of professional, social and civil service activities.
Ms. Llobel (Gisèle, Josette), director of a retirement home; 42 years of professional and social activities.
M. Mauret (Pierre, Léon), vice-président d'un comité d'aide aux personnes âgées ; 64 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Milhau, born Brouard (Denise, Marie-Louise), president of a home aid association; 56 years of professional and social activities.
Möller (Christian), Director of a Geriatric Hospital; 34 years of civil services and social activities.
Ms. Moreau, born Revaud (Jeanine, Francine), a volunteer in an association to help the elderly; 50 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Morel (Bernard), administrator of a retirement home; 54 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Mr. Nivesse (René), President of a national pension agency; 45 years of professional, social and military activities.
MALADIA ASSURANCE
In the rank of knight
Ms. Aubert, born Spelle (Yvette, Fernande), administrator of a mutual fund; 54 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Beniamine (Mordokh, Saad), former head of service in a pension fund; 40 years of professional and social activities.
M. Bouvier (Jean, François), directeur d'une caisse d'assurance maladie ; 37 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Brilland (Jean-Pierre, Henri), former president of a social welfare organization; 49 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Calamai (Etienne, Auguste), former president of a mutual fund; 62 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Deneyrat (Raymond), director of a mutual fund; 51 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Désira-Nadal (Claude, Marius), treasurer of a mutualist caisse; 50 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Gérosa (Louis, Jacques), Vice-President of a health insurance fund; 59 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Hasselmann (Richard), Director General of a Mutual; 39 years of professional, social, civil and military activities.
Mr. Jaffré (Didier, Joseph), President of a primary health insurance fund; 41 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Labbé (Jean, Pierre), president of a mutual; 44 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Levavasseur (Louis, Eugène), ancien chef de service dans une caisse d'assurance maladie ; 54 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Madec (François, Miliau), Honorary Director of a social welfare organization; 41 years of professional activity.
Mr. Morel (Christian, Mauritius), Director General of a Mutual; 41 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Raguin (Michel, Louis), treasurer of a mutual; 48 years of professional and social activities.
Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Land Management, Tourism and the Sea
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Seligmann (Bernard, Robert), Honorary Inspector General of Transport and Public Works. Officer of 27 February 1998.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Cassous (Henri, Léon), Vice-President of a regional professional organization of public works; 44 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Dartigues (Denys), Director, SNCF. Knight of 28 October 1997.
Mr. Gastaut (Gérard), honorary general engineer of bridges and pavements. Knight of 7 November 1976.
Mr. Louis-Dreyfus (Philippe, Didier), President and CEO of companies. Knight of 21 June 1988.
M. Martin (Paul, Francis), chef d'un centre d'études. Knight of 25 March 1992.
Mr. Rigaud (Georges, Jean), Chairman of a building company. Knight of 19 October 1994.
M. Tavernier (Jacques, Bernard), directeur général d'une société d'exploitation d'autoroutes. Knight of 5 February 1997.
M. Vieu (Pierre, Joseph), directeur général adjoint honoraire d'une compagnie maritime. Knight of 24 April 1997.
Mr. Voutay (Pierre, Jean, Marie), Chairman of a professional construction agency. Knight of 7 May 1993.
In the rank of knight
Mr. André (Jean-Paul, Lucien), senior engineer in a building group; 37 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Angles (Bruno), Director, Business Consulting Firm; 18 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Asselin (François, Roland), President and CEO of a building company; 20 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bacro (Alain, Georges), general manager of a city's services; 37 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Bouzon (Michel, Marie), chief controller of public works of the State; 37 years of civilian and military service.
M. Campillo (Yves, Ernest), patron du canot d'une station de la Société nationale de secours en mer ; 47 years of professional activities, volunteers and military services.
Ms. Canel (Annie, Renée), Senior Central Administration Officer; 22 years of civil service.
Mr. Cochet (Claude, Joseph), Director of a transport company; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Delage (Philippe, Marie), responsable de subdivision dans une direction départementale de l'installation; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Delmotte (Olivier, Pierre), President of a professional transport organization; 25 years of professional activity.
Mr. Dewilde (Jacques, Louis), former Administrative Secretary; 41 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Dougnac (Xavier, Marie), general delegate of a professional body of public works; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Gillet (Georges, Yves), chef d'arrondissement interdépartemental d'oeuvres d'art ; 40 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Guichard (Thierry, Gabriel), Director General of Technical Services of a City; 35 years of civil service.
Ms. Guinard (Geneviève, Simone), head of office at the headquarters; 23 years of civil service.
Mr. Hamon (Jean-Paul, Philippe), Director General in an airline; 33 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Jean (Hervé, Patrick), president of a station of the National Rescue Society at sea; 26 years of professional, volunteer, civilian and military services.
Mr. Kerjean (Michel, André), director in an urban community; 32 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Leblon (André, Maurice), former member of a tourist office; 58 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Lebreton (François, Joseph), responsable d'une mission à la RATP; 25 years of professional activity.
Mr. Malgras (Dominique, Emile), general delegate of a professional transport organization; 31 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
M. Marcy (Gilbert, Gabriel), responsable d'un service régional à la SNCF; 34 years of professional activity.
Ms. Michel, born Abel (Hélène, Marie-Jeanne), chief engineer of bridges and pavements; 18 years of civil service.
Mr. Monbeig-Andrieu (Martial, Henri), former general delegate of a professional construction agency; 40 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Monnerie, born Bordin (Marie-Thérèse, Henriette), member of a departmental professional body; 27 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Munier (Alain, Claude), departmental director of equipment; 34 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Orecchioni (Jean-Pierre, Michel), regional civil aviation delegate; 33 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Poirier (Daniel, Jean, Paul), former Director, RATP; 37 years of professional activity.
Mr. Printemps (Alain, Jacques), chief engineer of bridges and pavements; 32 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Redoulez (Philippe, Jean-Marie), chief engineer of bridges and pavements; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Reversac (Pierre, Jean, Louis), a divisional engineer of public works of the State; 45 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Rioufol (Régis, Marie), chief engineer of bridges and pavements; 39 years of professional activities and civil and military services.
Mr. Roger (Denis, Adrien), pilot, president of an aeronautical training association; 53 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Rossi (Pierre, Clément), Director of Research at the Central Laboratory of Bridges and Roadways; 22 years of civil service.
Mr. Rousseau (Raymond, Paul), former head of a departmental road prevention association; 60 years of civilian, military and volunteer services.
Mr. Savalli (Albert), Director General of a tourism society; 35 years of professional activities and civil and military services.
M. Schaer (Paul, Bernard), directeur à la SNCF; 24 years of professional activities and military services.
Steinhart, born Chadoutaud (Françoise), deputy of a head of office at the headquarters; 33 years of civil service.
Mr. Sutra (Jean), Vice-Chairperson in an aeronautical industrial group; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Thiriet (Daniel, Lucien), Director of a departmental building and public works organization; 41 years of professional activity.
M. de Turckheim (Amaury, Arnaud), Président d'un groupe de transport ; 27 years of professional activity.
Mr. Uhr (Gérard, Adam), former workshop leader, 39 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Vergne (Joël, Jacques), chargé de mission à l'administration centrale ; 29 years of civilian and military service.
M. Vial (Jean-Jacques, Christian), principal controller of public works of the State; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Vigny (Charles, Marie), general engineer of bridges and pavements; 38 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Watellier, born Robbe-Saule (Collette, Berthe), in charge of studies at the central administration; 33 years of civil service.
Tourism
At the rank of Commander
M. Albano (François, Nicolas), restaurateur, chargé de la traçabilité des produits dans une association. Officer of 7 September 1994.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Césari (Dominique), Vice-President of a National Tourism Federation. Knight of 29 January 1985.
Mr. Grosz (Jean-Jacques), director of a tourist association; 59 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Meunier (Laurent, Germain), vice-president of a national tourism federation. Knight of 8 August 1986.
Mr. Pailler (Jean, Raymond), President of a tourist association. Knight of 30 June 1976.
Ms Péan, born Ferron (Colette, Marie, Thérèse), president of a professional tourism organization. Knight of 29 March 1996.
In the rank of knight
M. Bosshard (Michel, Emile), restaurateur ; 47 years of professional activity.
Ms. Clamy, born Vélin (Rosette, Marcelle), responsible for rural lodgings; 30 years of professional activity.
M. Delaux (Stéphan, André), président d'un bureau départemental de tourisme ; 26 years of professional activity.
Mr. Faubeau (Edmond, Emile), former vice-president of a national federation for social tourism; 62 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Héguy (André, Roland), president of a national tourism federation; 29 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Heumann (Pierre), head of a consulting firm; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Keller, born Kohler (Christiane, Françoise), vice-president of a tourist office; 31 years of professional and social activities.
M. Labille (Claude), Président d'une association en faveur du tourisme ; 56 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Ms. Lerault, born Rocher (Lucette, Jeanine), Regional President of a National Professional Union; 33 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Levesque (Alain, Jean), Vice-President of a National Professional Federation; 45 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Marie (Annie, Germaine), President and CEO of a travel agency; 34 years of professional activity.
Mr. Marvielle (Emile, Paul), Vice-President of a Tourism Office; 64 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Ms. Peglion, born Vives (Françoise, Jeanine), director of a travel agency; 31 years of professional activity.
M. Poulet (Gilles, Jean-Louis), Président d'un groupement d'hôtellerie et de restauration ; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Ruiz (Gérard, Henri), Inspector General of Tourism; 34 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Saintpère (Pascal, Raymond), representative of French tourism for the Iberian Peninsula; 36 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Salaün (Michel), Chairman of companies; 22 years of professional activity.
Ms. Saulière, born Tillier (Madeleine, Solange), vice-president of a professional tourism organization; 39 years of professional activities, associations and civil services.
Ms. Schaff, born Neu (Astride, Marie, Thérèse), former director of a tourist office; 46 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Seguin (Denis, Camille), President of a tourist association; 46 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Thévenin (Jean, Paul), Président d'un bureau de tourisme ; 41 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Trigla (Balthazar, Edith), President of a cultural tourism association; 54 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
TRANSPORT AND MER
To the rank of officer
Mr. Le Guellec (Alain, Robert), Director at SNCF. Knight of 6 November 1997.
In the rank of knight
Mr. De Place (Hervé, Marie), Director of Airports; 33 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Dersoir (Pierre, Jean), vice-president of a station of the National Lifesaving Society at Sea; 55 years of volunteer activities and military services.
Mr. Duvail (René, Désiré), headmaster of a station of the National Rescue Society at sea; 42 years of professional activities, volunteers and military services.
Mr. Farandou (Jean-Pierre), Regional Director at the SNCF; 25 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Gobbi, born Martin (Marcelle, Marie), Port Advisor; 49 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Grégoire (Michel, Gérard), President and CEO of a transport company; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Guyonvarch (Bernard, Yves), president of an association of retirees from the sea sector; 39 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Le Doze (Hervé, Arsène), Secretary General of a Departmental Directorate for Maritime Affairs; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Leroux (Georges), former mayor, initiator of a coastal protection project; 49 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Madelénat (Gérard, Charles), head of department in a railway establishment; 32 years of professional activity.
Mr. Matheu (Bruno, Louis), Deputy Director of Department in an airline; 18 years of professional activity.
M. Renoul (Michel, Jean), directeur national d'un centre motonautique; 31 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Rohou (Robert, François), Honorary President of the Board of Directors of a Marine Environment Discovery Centre; 51 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Sapin (Robert, Antoine), President and CEO of a transport company; 51 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Sylvestre (Louis, Claude), membre d'un aéro-club ; 46 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Tertrais (Henri, Jean), chair of a departmental committee of a rescue agency; 49 years of professional activities and military services.
AMENITIES OF THE TERRITORY
To the rank of officer
Mr. Higel (Bernard, Alfred), Director General of a Territorial Development Association. Knight of 23 October 1989.
M. Jacquet (Nicolas, André), préfet, ancien responsable d'un organismes d' aménagement du territoire. Knight of 7 November 1991.
Mr Malhomme (François, Xavier), general engineer of bridges and pavements, head of a marine development project. Knight of 15 September 1992.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Leroux (Christian, Paul), Vice-President of the Board of Directors of an autonomous port; 40 years of professional activity.
Mr. Malmanche (Serge), President and CEO of marine maintenance companies; 22 years of professional activities and military services.
Ministry of Public Service
and State Reform
To the rank of officer
M. Allégatière (Michel), directeur du cabinet d'un mayor. Knight of 21 March 1997.
Ms. Boutin (Anne-Marie), Senior Advisor to the Court of Auditors. Knight of 24 April 1979.
Mr. Garzaro (Luc, Philippe), Honorary Deputy Mayor. Knight of 8 February 1980.
Ms. Pineau, born Gosselin (Maryvonne), secretary in a press service. Knight of 12 July 1997.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Abrard (Christian, Mauritius), Under-Secretary-General for the Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Azam, born Bugis (Hélène, Marie-Jeanne), director of a retirement home; 43 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Berthet (Marie-France), Regional Adviser to the North; 17 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Bossard (Jean, Charles), Deputy Mayor of the 6th arrondissement of Paris; 25 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Brault (Alain), head of office at Loir-et-Cher Prefecture; 38 years of civilian and military service.
M. Bremener (Patrick), sous-préfet d'Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrénées-Atlantiques); 33 years of civil service.
Mr. Brochard (Dominique, Gérard), Chief of Service at the Yvelines Prefecture; 26 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Capobianco, born Dominichetti (Marie-Claire), working group member on administrative simplification; 28 years of professional activity.
Mr. Cardinal (Mauritius), territorial director; 28 years of civilian and military service.
M. Cottin (Stéphane), responsable de services au Conseil constitutionnel; 15 years of professional activities and civil services.
M. Debié (Franck), Directeur de département à l'Ecole normale supérieure ; 15 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Delannoy, born Bentz (Véronique), Deputy Executive Director of a Town Hall; 24 years of professional activities and civil services.
M. Fouchereau (Daniel), directeur d'un syndicat intercommunal ; 34 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Graf, born Le Bihan (Christine), Director, Assistant to the Director General of Administration and Public Service; 19 years of civil service.
Ms. Gravina, born Faconnier (Michelle, Marie-Josée), municipal councillor of Saint-Benoît (La Réunion); 33 years of civil service and elective functions.
Mr. Harmant (Yves, Marie), territorial administration officer; 38 years of civilian and military service.
M. Herbet (Alain), Directeur du service sports-jeunesse au Conseil général du Val-d'Oise; 29 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Hoguet (Luce), Deputy Mayor of Frévent (Pas-de-Calais) 47 years of civil, military and elective service.
Mr. Joulaud (Christophe), police commander; 21 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Lamblin (René), Mayor of Puilly-et-Charbeaux (Ardennes); 51 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Laulom (Jean-Pierre), territorial director; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Lindé (René, Roger), former Town Hall Secretary-General; 56 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Lion (Paul), Deputy Mayor of Aumale (Seine-Maritime); 54 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Mr. Marchal (Thierry), Deputy Director General of Urban Community Services; 31 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Mitout (Gérard), former mayor; 44 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
M. Morteveille (Jean-Pierre), directeur de l'establish des pensions d'Angers d'une institution financière; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Picq (Jean, Norbert), Mayor of Villars-en-Pons (Charente-Maritime); 53 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Poggioli, born Schwab (Ginette), Assistant to a Chief of Service at the Court of Auditors; 42 years of civil service.
M. Ritz (Olivier), responsable de la direction juridique et fiscale d'une institution financière; 31 years of professional activity.
Mr. Rosset (René), Mayor of Ayse (Haute-Savoie); 58 years of professional activities and elective functions.
Mr. Ruant (Jean-Marie), head of "large sites" in a regional direction of La Poste; 40 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Satti (Pierre), territorial director; 27 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Soppelsa (Raoul), Mayor of La Petite-Raon (Vosges); 47 years of professional activities, military services and elective functions.
Ms. Vacher, born Bonnet (Marie-Laurence), executive head of the Ministry; 23 years of civil service.
Mr. Verite (Jean-Pierre), Director General of Municipal Services; 37 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Virion, born Grison (Marie-Louise), former Town Hall Secretary, Mayor of Regney (Vosges); 43 years of civil service and elective functions.
Ms. Willame (Evelyne), head of service to the Constitutional Council; 24 years of civil service.
Mr. Yvinec (Charles, Jean), Comptroller General of the National Police; 23 years of civilian and military service.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food,
and Rural Affairs
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Desbois (André), president of a corporate association. Officer of 7 April 1988.
To the rank of officer
Mr. Caillaud (Roland), former President and CEO of an industrial group. Knight of 21 June 1985.
M. Lecoeur (Constant), Président de l'Observatoire des missions et des métiers. Knight of 17 February 1995.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Aurambault (René), President of a caisse de mutualité sociale agricole; 52 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bauché (Alain), departmental director of agriculture and forest; 27 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Bernard (Léon), agricultural and land expert; 55 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Berthon (Thierry), Director of Equestrian Centres; 29 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Besson, born Brasseur (Martine), coordinator in an agronomic research organization; 35 years of professional activity.
Mr. Bloc (Daniel), Deputy Scientific Director of a producer association; 39 years of professional activity.
Mr. Borlet (Henri), Chairman of a Departmental Chamber of Agriculture; 38 years of professional activity.
Mr. Bouron (Patrick), president of a regional federation of rural accommodation; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Boussouar (Belkacem), President of an interprofessional national association; 30 years of professional activity.
Mr. Boyer (Jean, Marc), teacher in an agricultural high school; 26 years of civil service.
Mr. Burgaud (François), Director, National Interprofessional Group; 33 years of professional activity.
Mr. Canitrôt (Henri), president of a departmental federation of fishing associations; 52 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Cattin (Jacques), Vice-President of a Departmental Chamber of Agriculture; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Chapu (Alain), former Chief Engineer of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests; 42 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Colin (Jean), Director, Regional Fund for Mutual Agricultural Credit; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Cotte (Lucien), former president of an agricultural cooperative; 48 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Denninger (Claude), former technical manager in an agrochemical society; 54 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Duffaud (Robert), President and CEO of a restaurant; 39 years of professional activity.
Mr. Favrot (Jean-Louis), former President of the Fédération nationale des coopératives avicoles; 56 years of professional activity.
Mr. Fossier (Pierre), President of an association of owners and farmers; 50 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Ganneau (Michel), Secretary General of a mixed state economy company; 36 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Garret, born Lordier (Monique), president of a caisse de Crédit agricole; 43 years of professional activity.
Mr. Gluszak (Charles), former President and CEO of an agri-food company; 52 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Grenot (Michel), President of a regional federation of agricultural cooperatives; 39 years of professional activity.
Mr. Henriot (Etienne), president of a regional agricultural federation; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Le Canu de La Jonquière de Bray (Jean-Alban), agricultural and honorary expert; 60 years of professional activity.
Ms. Le Gall, born Bouyer (Danièle), in charge of a mission in a regional direction of agriculture and forest; 33 years of civil service.
Mr. Leprette (Rémy), Director General of an inter-professional organization; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Mâcon (Georges), former Inspector General of Veterinary Public Health; 39 years of civilian and military service.
M. Marcon (Antoine), vice-president of a departmental federation of agricultural trade unions; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Mérigeau (Bernard), directeur général d'une caisse de mutualité sociale agricole; 30 years of professional activity.
Mr. Metairie (Daniel), agricultural operator; 40 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Monin (Guy), Deputy Director of a National Interprofessional Office; 33 years of professional activity.
Mr. Paran (Serge), chairman of a cooperative group of breeders; 32 years of professional activity.
Mr. Paufique (Jean), Chairman of the Board of Directors of a biological application company; 49 years of professional activity.
M. Perret (Michel), Directeur général adjoint d'une caisse régionale de crédit agricole ; 36 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Ribeyron (Arnaud), General Delegate of a Trade Unions Group; 31 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Royer (Yves), Departmental Director of Agriculture and Forestry; 25 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Sanrey (Hervé), President of a professional union; 30 years of professional activity.
Mr. Sparr (Charles), President and Chief Executive Officer; 50 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Tallet (Ulysses), former agricultural operator; 50 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Thomé (Robert), Chairman of a cooperative winemaking group; 42 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Tonelli (Albert), Secretary General of the Information Systems Commission; 39 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Travers (Jean-Marie), Inspector General of Agriculture; 29 years of civil service.
M. Vasse (Jean-Marc), directeur d'un centre d'apprentissage et de formation professionnelle horticole ; 23 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Vaultier (René), director of an agricultural social mutuality fund; 49 years of professional activity.
AGRICULTURE, ALIMENTATION,
AND RURAL BUSINESS
To the rank of officer
M. Kretz (Bernard), ancien directeur d'une caisse départementale d'assurance agricole. Knight of 1 December 1989.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Desnoues (Gilbert), Vice-President of a Regional Fund for Mutual Agricultural Credit; 57 years of professional activity.
Mr. Dufour (Paul), Honorary President of a Corporate Association; 56 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Espil (Dominique), Deputy Director of a General Association of Producers; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Goulard (Mauritius), Chairman of agricultural counts; 45 years of professional activity.
Mr. Oullion (Jean), former Director General of a supply chain; 46 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Teyton (Marc), former Regional Director of Rural Family Houses; 41 years of professional activities and military services.
Ministry of Ecology
and Sustainable Development
To the rank of officer
Mr. Bourg (Dominique), Director of a Centre for Research and Studies on Sustainable Development; 31 years of civil service.
Mr. Cohen said Cohen-Potin (Antoine), president of a cynégétic circle. Knight of 4 February 1997.
Mr. Meisser (Mathias), Chairman of the Technical Committee of the National Noise Council. Knight of 4 March 1993.
Mr. Pichat (Philippe, Marcel), Corporate Manager; 44 years of professional activities and military services.
In the rank of knight
Ms. Bazerque (Marie-Françoise, Adrienne), Deputy Director of the Ministry; 21 years of civil service.
Mr. Calamy (Hubert, Claude), Inspector General of Veterinary Public Health; 32 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Chartier (Gérard, Marcel), inspector of classified facilities; 24 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Christmann (Charles), President of a mixed union; 48 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Clamamus (Bernard, Henri), Chief Engineer of Technical Services; 35 years of civilian and military service.
M. Couderchet (Claude, Marie), vice-president of a federation of hunters; 60 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Daunat (Christian, Gerald), General Engineer of Technical Services; 37 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Doron (Jean-Paul), president of associations for the protection of the aquatic environment; 25 years of civil services and associative activities.
Mr. Dupard (Dominique), director of an association for the defence of nature; 39 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Féraud (Jean, Pierre, André), president of a community of communes; 37 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Fisseau (Louis, Albert), Vice-President of an intercommunal union; 53 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Gandon (Pierre, Christian), president of a departmental federation of hunters; 37 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Herodin (Bernard, Louis), Director General of a recycling company; 34 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Josien (Jean-Pierre, Emile), managing director of a public institution; 39 years of professional activity.
Mr. Kouné (Gilbert, Jean-Paul), President of an association for the protection of the environment; 51 years of professional and social activities.
M. Lalauze (Philippe, Roger), Secrétaire général d'une union nationale pour la Pêche ; 25 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Lefèvre (Jean-Robert, Yves), Director of Institutional Relations of a General Council; 30 years of civil service.
Mr. Lesur (Alain, Gérard), former president of a flood prevention association; 37 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Loiselle (Pascal, Roger), Director General of an association; 22 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Maguin (Dominique, René), président d'une federation professionnelle ; 30 years of professional activity.
Mr. Martin (Jean-Loup, Jacques), Director of an environmental consulting firm; 43 years of professional activities and civil services.
M. Matringe (Robert, Jean-Marie), honorary president of a departmental federation of hunters; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Nominé (Michel, René), scientific delegate of a public institution; 37 years of professional activities and military services.
M. Oudin (Rémi, Claude), chargé de la coordination dans une direction régionale de l'environnement ; 24 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Renaud (Patricia), Director of a Water Treatment Technical Centre; 19 years of professional activity.
M. Romagnoli (Michel, Alain), adjoint au chef d'un service régional de l'environnement industrielle ; 32 years of civil service.
Mr. Saison (Jean-Paul, Roger), president of a recycling company; 35 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Salamitou (Jacques), president of an association for the environment; 38 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Scoupe (Jean-Claude, Olivier), directeur des formations dans un institution consulaire; 21 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Sol (Vincent, Marie), Vice-President of an Environment Forum; 20 years of professional activity.
M. Toumit (François, Marie), directeur d'un centre d'initiatives pour l'environnement ; 30 years of civil service.
Ministry of Culture and Communication
At the rank of Commander
Ms. Chandernagor (Françoise, Annie), writer. Officer of 25 March 1996.
Mr. Jarrige (Jean, François, Marie), Conservative General of Heritage, member of the Institute. Officer of 24 January 1997.
Ms. Jouan (Christiane, Marie-Jane), wife Ziegler, general conservator of heritage. Officer of 9 October 2001.
Mr. Seydoux Fornier de Clausonne (Pierre, Nicolas), President and CEO of a cinematographic society; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
To the rank of officer
Ms. Abdel Sater said Khoury-Ghata (Venus), poet, novelist; 35 years of literary activity.
Ms. Auguste-Nemours, born Baron (Marcelle), dite Aurélie Nemours, painter; 55 years of artistic and literary activities.
Mr. Bredel (Jean-Luc, René), Regional Director of Cultural Affairs. Knight of 20 March 1992.
Mr. Comte-Sponville (André, Paul), writer, philosopher; 28 years of literary activities and civil services.
Ms. Denize (Nadine, Henriette), wife Bovier-Lapierre, lyrical artist. Knight of 12 April 1988.
Dransard (Jacques, René), honorary president of a union of the costume arts. Knight of 20 April 1988.
Mr. Garouste (Gérard), sculptor; 35 years of artistic activity.
Ms. Jacob-Franck (Odile, Thérèse), wife Gotlieb, editor. Knight of 17 January 1998.
Ms. Lafont (Bernadette, Paule), actor; 47 years of artistic activity.
Mr. de La Porte (Arnaud, Jacques), Deputy Director of a daily newspaper. Knight of 22 May 1990.
Mr. Pozderec (Stéphan), General Delegate of a National Professional Union. Knight of 10 February 1987.
Ms. Rey (Viviane, Marie), wife Huchard, general conservator of heritage; 31 years of civil service.
Ms. Tardivier (Martine, Nelly), wife Henrot, tasked with a museum. Knight of 26 June 1997.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Allory (Christian, Marie), financial director and member of a regional daily newspaper; 40 years of professional activity.
Mr. Amen (Patrice, Serge), bookseller, publisher; 30 years of professional, literary and military activities.
Mr. Bez (Alain), Deputy Regional Director of Cultural Affairs; 27 years of civil service.
Mr. Bideau (Pierre-Marie), designer of light; 43 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Charlet (Christian, Louis), historian; 39 years of literary activities and military services.
Ms. Chatenay (Véronique, Laure), wife Dolto, Regional Director of Cultural Affairs; 32 years of civil service.
Ms. Chaucheprat, born Artonne (Ginette, Louise), responsible for the cultural service of a regional council; 28 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Chedal (Jean, Claude, Henri), painter, assistant general inspector of artistic teachings; 42 years of art and civil services.
Mr. Chevalier (Jean-Louis), architect; 28 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Courtois (Stéphane, Paul), historian, academic; 21 years of literary activities and civil services.
Ms. Davant (Sophie), wife Sledziewski, journalist, television show presenter; 18 years of professional activity.
Mr. De Poorter (Serge, Marcel), Conservative General of Heritage; 44 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Dugne (Guy), Regional Daily Director; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Duret-Robert (François, Thierry), journalist; 46 years of professional activity.
Mr. François (Guy, Claude), scenographer; 40 years of artistic activities and military services.
Mr. Fusier (Jean), curator for antiques and art objects; 31 years of civil service.
M. Galliano (Richard), accordoniste concertiste, composer; 31 years of artistic activity.
Mr. Gerber (François, Yves), writer; 26 years of professional, literary and military activities.
Ms. Giannattasio (Isabelle, Marie), wife Mazeaud, general library conservator; 33 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Godard (Agnès, Marie, Thérèse), Director of Photography; 23 years of professional activity.
Mr. Gruénais (Hervé, Roger), managing director; 38 years of professional activity.
Ms. Guicheney (Geneviève, Jeanne), journalist; 36 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Julia (Isabelle, Juliette), curator of heritage, director of a museum; 32 years of civil service.
Ms. Kraftschenko (Catherine) said Katia Tchenko, actor; 37 years of artistic activity.
Ms. Kurys (Diane, Denise), director, scriptwriter; 32 years of artistic activity.
Ms. Laffont (Isabelle, Sophie), wife Ducousset, general manager of publishing houses; 32 years of professional and literary activities.
M. de La Porte des Vaux (Gilles), libraire; 25 years of professional, literary and military activities.
Mr. Leroy (Jean-François, Louis), director of an international photojournalism festival; 28 years of professional activity.
Ms. Le Roy-Jay (Evelyne, Marie, Isabelle), wife Lemaistre, Chief Heritage Conservator; 25 years of civil service.
Ms. Lucet (Marie-Hélène), wife Lavallée, Chief Heritage Conservator; 36 years of civil service.
Mr. Macault (Jean, Louis), reporter-photographer; 21 years of professional activities and military services.
M. de Mandat de Grancey (Jacques, Amédée), delegate régional de la fondation du patrimoine; 38 years of professional activities and military services.
Ms. Monbeig (Catherine, Marcelle), wife Goguel, research director at the graphic arts department of the Louvre Museum; 39 years of civil service.
Mr. Netter (Bruno), actor; 24 years of artistic activities and military services.
Ms. Nguyen (Thi, Hoa), wife Bauer, dite Mei Chen Chalais, producer; 18 years of professional activity.
Mr. Perrin (Patrice, André), journalist; 33 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Pinaud (Camille, Raymond), President of a cultural association; 47 years of cultural, social and military activities.
Mr. Poncet (Antoine), sculptor, member of the Institute; 57 years of artistic activity.
Mr. Raynal (Marcel, François), Vice-President of a Cultural Society; 52 years of professional and cultural activities.
Mr. Sarrail (Claude), President of a cultural association; 46 years of professional, cultural and military activities.
Ms. Toulet (Emmanuelle), wife Belaygue, chief conservator of the library of a museum; 27 years of civil service.
Ministry of Family and Children
To the rank of officer
Ms. Brisset-Foucault (Claire, Marie, Thérèse), child advocate; 35 years of professional and social activities.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Allard (Regions), Director General of a Family Assistance Organization; 32 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Balestra (Michèle, Yvette), Deputy Director of a family allowance fund; 27 years of professional activity.
Ms. Beliki (Leïla), Vice-Chair of a French Committee for Children; 22 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Blanche-Barbat, born Martyr (Anastasie, Violette), president of an association for child assistance; 62 years of civil services and social activities.
Mr. Bonamy (Michel, René), president of a family allowance fund; 34 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Chanteperdrix (Charles, Paul), former vice-president of a departmental family support agency; 47 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ms. Conan, born Leroy (Denise, Marguerite), former maternal assistant; 33 years of professional and social activities.
Denisot, born Devaux (Anne), director of an association of assistance to minors; 50 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Dupont, born Delcourt (Bernadette), deputy to a mayor in charge of early childhood; 34 years of professional, social and elective activities.
M. Fleury (Serge, Henri), chargé de mission dans un organismes en faveur de l'enfance ; 51 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Guilleux (Rémy), Président d'un organismes départemental d'aide aux familles ; 39 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Laurent (Henri), Président d'une federation départementale d'aide aux familles ; 57 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Lemonnier (Claude, Gaston), Honorary Chairman of a Child Protection Committee; 42 years of professional, social and military activities.
M. Louradour (Paul), président d'un organismes départemental d'aide aux familles ; 52 years of civil services and social activities.
Mr. Mariez (Jacques), Honorary President of a family allowance fund; 53 years of professional, social and military activities.
Mr. Paillard (Gilles), Director General of an organization for children; 23 years of professional and social activities.
Ms. Paumelle, born Ducret (Simone), deputy to a mayor in charge of early childhood; 49 years of professional, social, civil and elective activities.
M. Prandi (Jean-François), président d'un organismes départemental d'aide aux familles ; 46 years of professional, social and military activities.
Ministry of Overseas
At the rank of Commander
M. Beaupertuis (Eugène, Louis), Président d'une association d'ancienscombatants à Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Officer of 6 April 1983.
M. Marie (Raymond, Jean), ancien président d'une caisse de sécurité sociale à la Martinique. Officer of 20 February 1992.
To the rank of officer
M. Cadet (Marcel, Théodore, Herfort), membre d'une commission à La Réunion. Knight of 18 June 1981.
Ms. Duval, born Mézin (Christiane, Lucie), former Interregional Director of Social Security in Martinique. Knight of 10 July 1991.
Mr. Ganty (Marcel, Tiburce, Jean), Deputy Mayor of Rémire-Montjoly (Guyane). Knight of 15 December 1995.
Mr. Lakalaka (Keleto), village leader in Wallis and Futuna. Knight of 14 June 1979.
M. Lévêque (Clément, Lucien), ex combatant à Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Knight of 13 July 1996.
M. Moreau (Jean-Michel, Marcel), conseiller en architecture en Guyane. Knight of 17 May 1986.
Ms. Vignole, born Carpentier (Evelyne, Rolande), secretary at the High Commission in French Polynesia. Knight of 19 June 1992.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Albertini (Loïc, François), Director of Prefecture at La Réunion; 37 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Babarit (Raymond), police commander at La Réunion; 30 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Bawedin, born Paula (Lucie, Yvette), Professor of Physical and Sports Education at La Réunion; 25 years of sports and civil services.
Ms. Brun, born Burgaud (Nelly), in charge of the ministry; 36 years of civil service.
Danglades, born Baal (Françoise, Eugénie, Eliette), president of an association in Guyana; 55 years of civil service and associative activities.
Ms Delpias, born Brossard (Marie-José), responsible for an association of mutual assistance in New Caledonia; 20 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Dramort (Guy), former head of hospital service in Guadeloupe; 33 years of civil service.
Mr. Duplessix (Louis, Michel), specialist in Guadeloupe; 44 years of civilian and military service.
Ms. Edmond (Marie, Iris), President of an association in Martinique; 43 years of civil service and associative activities.
Ms.Félix, born Néron (Marie, Gisèle), vice-president of an artistic association in Guyana; 31 years of civil service and associative activities.
Ms. Fontaine, born Folio (Laure, Marianne), president of an association in La Réunion; 61 years of civil service and associative activities.
Ms. Fuluhea (Sidonie), secretary to the territorial assembly of Wallis and Futuna; 25 years of civil services and associative activities.
Mr. Gueydon (Alain), head of department at the Ministry; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Hensen (Sosefo), deputy director of a scientific institute in Wallis and Futuna; 27 years of professional activity.
Mr. Larlet (Félix), President of an association of veterans in New Caledonia; 50 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Ludon (Jean-Philippe), journalist in Martinique; 27 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Mas (Jean), former notary at La Réunion; 50 years of professional activities, associations and civil services.
Mr. Mottet (Roger, dit Alain), former French Polynesia journalist; 56 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Queffelec (Thierry), Director of the Office of the High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia; 21 years of civilian and military service.
M. Quiard (Jean, Michel), sous-préfet de Saint-Benoît (La Réunion) ; 39 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Mr. Richmond (Georges, William), police commander in French Polynesia; 28 years of civilian and military service.
Mr. Sagonce (Félix, Justin), Vice-President of an Association of Veterans in Martinique; 65 years of professional activities, civil and military services.
Ms. Sililo, born Mafoa (Malekalita), president of associations in Wallis and Futuna; 32 years of professional and social activities.
Mr. Takaniko (Emanuele), village leader in Wallis and Futuna; 29 years of professional activities and civil services.
Ms. Tanguy, born Lemaine (Joëlle), former labour supervisor in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon; 31 years of professional activities and civil services.
Mr. Thévenot (André, Marcellin), former police chief Brigadier in New Caledonia; 32 years of civil, military and associative services.
Ministry of Youth,
Sports and Associative Life
At the rank of Commander
Mr. Saunier (Jean, René), President of a cultural and sports association. Officer of 24 February 1978.
To the rank of officer
Miss Autissier (Isabelle), navigator. Knight of 8 October 1996.
M. Bonnement (Jean-Claude), Président de section d'une Union nationale sport. Knight of 20 June 1986.
Mr. Cazaux (Henri, Gabriel), chair of the steering committee of an omnisport association. Knight of 24 April 1976.
Mr. Gueugnon (Georges, Robert), an honorary member of a regional sports committee. Knight of 13 September 1976.
Mr. Lecot (Serge, Ferdinand), former departmental director of youth and sports. Knight of 7 January 1995.
M. Mulinghausen (Raymond), vice-president of a sports federation committee. Knight of 6 March 1987.
In the rank of knight
Mr. Arlès-Dufour (Guy, Alfred), chairman of a regional committee of a sports federation; 61 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
M. Bailo (Marc, Mario), adjoint au directeur technique national d'une federation sportif; 37 years of sporting, professional, civil and military services.
Mr. Baudin (Mauritius, Albert), Honorary Chairman of a departmental sports committee; 64 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Bellion (Michel, Jean, Claude), President General of a sports club; 52 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
M. Bouvet (Louis, Albert), vice-president of a departmental committee on youth and sports medallists; 58 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
Mme Cantat (Ghislaine), treasurer of a sports federation; 30 years of sports and professional activities.
Mr. Chanal (Guy, Pierre), former president of an international organization for sport; 32 years of professional activities and military services.
Mr. Charon (Emile, Julien), honorary president of a sports club; 57 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
M. Charré (Dominique, Christian), directeur d'un centre régional d'éducation populaire et de sport ; 26 years of sports, civil and military services.
Mr. Chevalier (Georges), Honorary President of a sports club; 54 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
Mr. Debril (André, Auguste), secretary of a company sports association; 62 years of sports and professional activities.
M. Delrieu (Philippe), vice-champion Olympic de sabre in 1984; 26 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
Mr. Dusseau (Claude, Alphonse), national football coach; 47 years of sports, civil and military services.
Mr. Frésafond (Jean-Pierre), former high-level mountaineer; 48 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Gruson (Roger, Fernand), member of a regional sports league committee; 52 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Guillard (Pierre), former president of a sports club; 50 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Hocquard (Hervé, Michel), President of a national professional union; 32 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Jacquot (Louis, Camille), president of a municipal sports office; 50 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Laget (Serge, Eugene), treasurer of an association; 39 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Lesueur (Claude, Bernard), president of a municipal sports office; 53 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
Mr. Le Vaillant (Raymond, Louis), former president of an association for the promotion of sport; 42 years of professional activities, associations and military services.
Mr. Lochon (André, Armand), former federal referee of water-polo; 54 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
M. Millot (Jacques, Henri), maître d'armes; 49 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
Mr. Potaux (Bernard), former paratrooper instructor; 39 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
Mr. Ravanel (Roger), Chair of a Regional Sports Committee; 44 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Sabourault (James), member of the Steering Committee of a Regional Sports League; 48 years of sports, professional activities and military services.
Mr. Van Rokeghem (René), Vice-President of a Regional Sports League; 47 years of sporting, professional and military activities.
