Governor rick perry biography republican
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Governorship of Rick Perry
Rick Perry's tenure as the 47th Governor of Texas
See also: Rick Perry 2012 presidential campaign
Main article: Biography of Rick Perry
Rick Perry, having served as the lieutenant governor of Texas from January 1999 to December 2000, succeeded to the office of Governor of Texas on December 21, 2000, when Governor George W. Bush resigned to prepare for his presidential inauguration. Perry became the first Texas A&M graduate to serve as governor.[1] Perry was a member of the Republican Governors Association, the National Governors Association, the Western Governors Association, and the Southern Governors Association. Perry served as Chairman of the Republican Governors Association in 2008 and 2011.[2]
Perry's public relations office promoted the position that he advocated an emphasis on accountability, raised expectations, and funded programs that worked to improve the quality of Texas schools.[1]
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Rick Perry
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Who Is Rick Perry?
Republican politician Rick Perry was born on March 4, 1950, in the small community of Paint Creek, Texas. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1972, Perry worked as a salesman, Air Force officer and cotton farmer. He was elected governor of Texas in 2000 and remained in office until 2015, making history as the longest-serving governor of the state. Perry also made two unsuccessful bids for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2012 and 2016 elections. In December 2016, he was tapped for the role of U.S. secretary of energy bygd President-elect Donald Trump.
Early Life and Education
A Texas native, Rick Perry was born on March 4, 1950, in Paint Creek, a tiny unincorporated community in West Texas. His father, namn Ray Perry, and mother, the former Amelia June Holt, were ranchers. Perry's father also served as the Haskell County commissioner for many years and introduced his son to politics. As a boy, Perry was activ
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Rick Perry
American politician (born 1950)
Not to be confused with Rick Parry.
Rick Perry | |
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Official portrait, 2017 | |
| In office March 2, 2017 – December 1, 2019 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Deputy | Dan Brouillette |
| Preceded by | Ernest Moniz |
| Succeeded by | Dan Brouillette |
| In office December 21, 2000 – January 20, 2015 | |
| Lieutenant | Bill Ratliff David Dewhurst |
| Preceded by | George W. Bush |
| Succeeded by | Greg Abbott |
| In office January 19, 1999 – December 21, 2000 | |
| Governor | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Bob Bullock |
| Succeeded by | Bill Ratliff |
| In office January 15, 1991 – January 19, 1999 | |
| Governor | Ann Richards George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jim Hightower |
| Succeeded by | Susan Combs |
| In office January 8, 1985 – January 8, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Hanna |
| Succeeded by | John R. Cook |
| Born | James Richard Perry (1950-03-04) March 4, 1950 (age 74) Haskell, Texas, U.S. |
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