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 | |
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| 21st United States Secretary of the Army | |
| In office September 21, 2009 – November 1, 2015 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Pete Geren |
| Succeeded by | Eric 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 by | Sherwood Boehlert |
| Succeeded by | Bill Owens |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 24th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald B. H. Solomon |
| Succeeded by | Sherwood Boehlert |
| New York State Senator from the 46th district | |
| In office 1985–1992 | |
| Preceded by | H. Douglas Barclay |
| Succeeded by | James W. Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Michael McHugh September 29, 1948 Watertown, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Sullivan (divorced) |
| Residence | Pierrepont Manor, New York |
| Alma mater | Utica College (B.A.) SUNY, Albany (M.P.A) |
| Occupation | Insurance 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
- ↑ "John McHugh - Political Summary - Project Vote Smart". Votesmart.org. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Associated Press file photo. "Rep. John McHugh is confirmed as Secretary of the Army". syracuse.com. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ↑ "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.
Other websites
Media related to John M. McHugh at Wikimedia Commons
- Secretary of the Army, United States Army website
- Statemens by John M. McHugh
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