Roy Romer
Roy R. Romer (born October 31, 1928) is an American politician. He was the 39th Governor of Colorado. He also served as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2001 to 2006.[1] His son is Nobel Prize winner Paul Romer. He was born in Garden City, Kansas.
Roy R. Romer | |
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 Romer in 2019 | |
| 39th Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 13, 1987 – January 12, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant | Mike Callihan (1987–1994)
Samuel H. Cassidy
(1994–1995)
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| Preceded by | Richard Lamm |
| Succeeded by | William F. Owens |
| Colorado State Treasurer | |
| In office 1977–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Brown |
| Succeeded by | Gail Schoettler |
| Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon C. Cortines |
| Succeeded by | David Brewer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1928 Garden City, Kansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Romer |
| Children | 7 children |
| Residence | Holly, Colorado |
| Alma mater | (B.A.) Colorado State University (J.D.) University of Colorado Law School |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Roy Romer Media
Photo of Roy Romer, American politician and lawyer from Colorado.
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References
- ↑ Press, The Associated (7 June 2000). "Colorado Ex-Governor Takes Schools Post" – via NYTimes.com.
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