Joe E. Kernan
Joseph Eugene Kernan (April 8, 1946 – July 29, 2020) was an American businessman and former politician. He served as the 48th Governor of Indiana from 2003 to 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Kernan served as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and then as the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana from 1997 to 2003. He lost an election to serve a full term as governor to Mitch Daniels on November 2, 2004.
Joe E. Kernan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 48th Governor of Indiana | |
| In office September 13, 2003 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Lieutenant | Kathy Davis |
| Preceded by | Frank O'Bannon |
| Succeeded by | Mitch Daniels |
| 47th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 13, 1997 – September 13, 2003 Acting Governor: Sept. 10, 2003 – Sept. 13, 2003 | |
| Governor | Frank O'Bannon |
| Preceded by | Frank O'Bannon |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Davis |
| 30th Mayor of South Bend | |
| In office January 3, 1988 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Parent[1] |
| Succeeded by | Steve Luecke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Eugene Kernan April 8, 1946 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 2020 (aged 74) South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Maggie Kernan |
| Residence | South Bend, Indiana |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1969–1974 (active duty) 1974-1982 (naval reserve) |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War, Cold War |
Kernan died on July 29, 2020, from problems caused by Alzheimer's disease at a care facility in South Bend.[2] He was 74.[3][4]
Joe E. Kernan Media
Kernan played a key role in attracting the College Football Hall of Fame to South Bend
The construction of a new South Shore Line station took place during Kernan's tenure as South Bend mayor
South Street Station, the result of efforts to construct an intermodal transit center which began during Kernan's tenure
Kernan greeting President Ronald Reagan in 1988
Kernan refinanced Coveleski Stadium
'2004 Indaina gubernatorial election results by county:'Daniels: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Tie: 40–50%Kernan: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
_(a).jpg){kind=spacer}
.jpg)
.jpg)
References
- ↑ "List of South Bend Mayors".
- ↑ Roberts, Sam (July 29, 2020). "Joseph Kernan, Vietnam P.O.W. and Indiana Governor, Dies at 74". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/29/us/politics/joseph-kernan-dead-coronavirus.html. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ Davies, Tom (July 29, 2020). Ex-Indiana Gov. Kernan, who was a Vietnam POW, dies at 74. https://apnews.com/4f440212b766a7d36b5b82e1895f012c. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Former Indiana governor, South Bend mayor Joe Kernan dead at age 74". WSBT. July 29, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
Other websites
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.