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===Appointment to two federal jobs===

===Appointment to two federal jobs===

After losing a House seat for the second time in six years, Foreman in 1971 was appointed assistant secretary of the interior in the Nixon administration and the following year, 1972, he was appointed to a position at the [[United States Department of Transportation]], at which he stayed until 1976.​

After losing a House seat for the second time in six years, Foreman in 1971 was appointed assistant secretary of the interior in the Nixon administration and the following year, 1972, he was appointed to a position at the [[United States Department of Transportation]], at which he stayed until 1977.

 

==Motivational speaking==​

==Motivational speaking==​

Foreman's motivational speaking is in the genre of [[Norman Vincent Peale]], his personal mentor.  Among his topics are "How to Make Every Day a Terrific Day!," "Making Quality Performance a Lifestyle," and "Acquiring The Basic Habit Patterns of Winners." ​

Foreman's motivational speaking is in the genre of [[Norman Vincent Peale]], his personal mentor.  Among his topics are "How to Make Every Day a Terrific Day!," "Making Quality Performance a Lifestyle," and "Acquiring The Basic Habit Patterns of Winners." ​

Foreman's message as a motivational speaker is one of health, wealth, and happiness. He caters primarily to business leaders. He is credited to the phrase, "I'm alive, I'm alert, and I feel great!"​

Foreman's message as a motivational speaker is one of health, wealth, and happiness. He caters primarily to business leaders. He is credited to the phrase, "I'm alive, I'm alert, and I feel great!"​

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==Philanthropy and personal life==​

==Philanthropy and personal life==

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On August 26, 1955, Foreman married the former Barbara Lynn Southard, and the couple has two children, Preston Kirk Foreman and Rebecca Lynn Foreman. In 1960, he was named the "Outstanding Young Man of Odessa." In 1962, he was named one of five "Outstanding Young Men of Texas." He was active in the Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association. Foreman is [[United Methodist]]. He is also affiliated with the Masonic lodge, the Shriners, and Rotary International.<ref name=whoswho/>​

On August 26, 1955, Foreman married the former Barbara Lynn Southard, and the couple has two children, Preston Kirk Foreman and Rebecca Lynn Foreman. In 1960, he was named the "Outstanding Young Man of Odessa." In 1962, he was named one of five "Outstanding Young Men of Texas." He was active in the Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association. Foreman is [[United Methodist]]. He is also affiliated with the Masonic lodge, the Shriners, and Rotary International.<ref name=whoswho/>​