Jerry Apodaca
Raymond S. "Jerry" Apodaca (October 3, 1934 – April 26, 2023) was an American politician. He served as the 24th Governor of New Mexico from 1975 through 1979.[1]
Jerry Apodaca | |
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| Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports | |
| In office 1978–1980 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | James A. Lovell |
| Succeeded by | Al McGuire |
| 24th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1979 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert E. Ferguson |
| Preceded by | Bruce King |
| Succeeded by | Bruce King |
| Member of the New Mexico Senate | |
| In office 1966-1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1934 Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 2023 (aged 88) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Clara Apodaca |
| Profession | Insurance Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Unit | Reserves |
Apodaca graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1956 with a bachelor of science degree, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Apodaca would later enter the insurance business.[source?]
On April 26, 2023, Apodaca died in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from problems caused by a stroke. He was 88.[2]
Honours and awards
The New Mexico Department of Education, which was previously was known simply as the Education Building, was later renamed Jerry Apodaca Building to honor the former governor in 2004.
Known for his reorganization of state government, President Jimmy Carter named him the chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness in 1978.[3]
Jerry Apodaca Media
Jerry Apodaca Education Building, the headquarters of the New Mexico Department of Education in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
References
- ↑ "Jerry Apodaca". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ↑ Casaus, Phill. "Former N.M. Gov. Jerry Apodaca dies at 88". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Green Energy Project - Jerry Apodaca Building". www.generalservices.state.nm.us. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
Other websites
- National Governors Association profile Archived 2011-02-27 at the Wayback Machine
- New Mexico General Services Department profile Archived 2007-08-20 at the Wayback Machine
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