John McHugh

John Michael McHugh (born September 29, 1948) is an American politician and diplomat. He is the 21st United States Secretary of the Army. He was a former New York representative in the United States House of Representatives.

John McHugh
Army Secretary John McHugh.jpg
21st United States Secretary of the Army
In office
September 21, 2009 – November 1, 2015
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byPete Geren
Succeeded byEric Fanning (Acting)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 23rd district
In office
January 3, 2003 – September 21, 2009
Preceded bySherwood Boehlert
Succeeded byBill Owens
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 24th district
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byGerald B. H. Solomon
Succeeded bySherwood Boehlert
New York State Senator
from the 46th district
In office
1985–1992
Preceded byH. Douglas Barclay
Succeeded byJames W. Wright
Personal details
Born
John Michael McHugh

(1948-09-29) September 29, 1948 (age 75)
Watertown, New York
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Katherine Sullivan (divorced)
ResidencePierrepont Manor, New York
Alma materUtica College (B.A.)
SUNY, Albany (M.P.A)
OccupationInsurance Broker
Government Worker[1]
Signature

On June 2, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated him to the position of United States Secretary of the Army.[2] The United States Senate confirmed McHugh in a voice vote on September 16, 2009.[3] He was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of the Army at a Pentagon ceremony on September 21, 2009.[4] He resigned on November 1, 2015.

References

  1. "John McHugh - Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  2. "Obama nominates GOP congressman as Army secretary - CNN.com". CNN. June 2, 2009. http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/06/02/army.secretary/index.html. Retrieved May 6, 2010. 
  3. Associated Press file photo. "Rep. John McHugh is confirmed as Secretary of the Army". syracuse.com. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  4. "McHugh Becomes Secretary Of The Army, Resigns Congressional Seat | WWNY TV 7 - News, Weather and Sports for | Local News". Wwnytv.com. September 21, 2009. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.

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