July 12, 2004
July 12, 2004
LANSING – At its summer meeting in Montana last weekend, the members of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) elected Michigan Lt. Gov. John D. Cherry Jr. as treasurer of the organization.
"I am honored to be selected by my colleagues to hold an officer position with the NLGA," Cherry said. "Our association plays an important role in preparing future leadership at the state level, and it provides an opportunity for lieutenant governors from around the country to network and promote cooperation among the states."
In addition to his duties as lieutenant governor, Cherry currently is chairing the Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth, which will hold its first meeting this Wednesday.
The National Lieutenant Governors Association, organized in 1962, is the professional association for the elected officials who are next in line of succession to the governors in the 50 states and five territorial jurisdictions of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 42 states and 4 territories, this elected official bears the title of lieutenant governor. In three states and one territory, this official is the secretary of state. In four states, the president of the senate is next in line of succession to the governor.
The NLGA provides members the opportunity for networking, meeting, fostering interstate cooperation, and promoting the effectiveness of the Office of Lieutenant Governor.
