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George Pataki


George Pataki
53rd Governor of New York
In office
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 2006
LieutenantBetsy McCaughey (1995–98)
Mary Donohue (1999–2006)
Preceded byMario Cuomo
Succeeded byEliot Spitzer
Member of the New York Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1994
Preceded byMary Goodhue
Succeeded byVincent Leibell
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 91st district
In office
January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1992
Preceded byBill Ryan
Succeeded byVincent Leibell
Mayor of Peekskill
In office
1981–1984
Preceded byFred Bianco
Succeeded byRichard Jackson
Personal details
Born
George Elmer Pataki

(1945-06-24) June 24, 1945 (age 79)
Peekskill, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Libby Rowland
ChildrenEmily
Teddy
Allison
Owen
Alma materYale University (B.A.)
Columbia Law School (J.D.)
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George Elmer Pataki (/pəˈtɑːki/; born June 24, 1945) is an American politician. He was the 53rd Governor of New York. A member of the Republican Party, Pataki served three consecutive four-year terms from January 1, 1995,[1] until December 31, 2006.

  1. Fisher, Ian (May 23, 1995). "George Pataki, Regular Guy; Talks Big, Loves Clapton, Chows Down, Hoes Uphill". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-27.

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