Roy Barnes

American politician and 80th Governor of the U.S. State of Georgia

Roy Eugene Barnes (born March 11, 1948)[1] is an American attorney and politician. He was the 80th Governor of Georgia from 1999 to 2003.[1]

Roy Barnes
80th Governor of Georgia
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 13, 2003
LieutenantMark Taylor
Preceded byZell Miller
Succeeded bySonny Perdue
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
November 3, 1992 – November 3, 1998
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byDon Wix
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
November 5, 1974 – November 6, 1990
Preceded byJack Henderson
Succeeded bySteve Thompson
Personal details
Born
Roy Eugene Barnes

(1948-03-11) March 11, 1948 (age 76)
Mableton, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Marie Dobbs (m. 1970)
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
UnitReserves

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 Cook, James F. (2005). The Governors of Georgia, 1754-2004, 3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded. Macon, GA: Mercer University Press.

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