Paul E. Patton
Paul Edward Patton (born May 26, 1937) is an American politician. He was the 59th Governor of Kentucky, serving from 1995 to 2003. He was the first governor eligible to succeed himself in office since James Garrard in 1800.[1][2] Since 2013, he has been the chancellor of the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky after serving as its president from 2010 to 2013. He also served as chairman of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education from 2009 to 2011.
Paul E. Patton | |
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| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 16, 2002 – August 19, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | John Engler |
| Succeeded by | Dirk Kempthorne |
| 59th Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 12, 1995 – December 9, 2003 | |
| Lieutenant | Steve Henry |
| Preceded by | Brereton Jones |
| Succeeded by | Ernie Fletcher |
| 51st Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
| In office December 10, 1991 – December 12, 1995 | |
| Governor | Brereton Jones |
| Preceded by | Brereton Jones |
| Succeeded by | Steve Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Edward Patton May 26, 1937 Fallsburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Cooley Judi Conway |
| Education | University of Kentucky (BS) |
Paul E. Patton Media
The Pike County courthouse underwent a $5 million renovation under Patton.
James Garrard was the only Kentucky governor to succeed himself in office prior to Patton, doing so in 1800.
References
- ↑ "Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine". National Governors Association
- ↑ Mueller, p. A1
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