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Speaker Pro Tempore Jerry Green
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Nov.
5, 2015
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Green Secures New Term as Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore
(TRENTON) – Assemblyman Jerry Green will continue in his role as Assembly
Speaker Pro Tempore, having received the approval of the incoming Assembly
Democratic caucus on Thursday.
Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto noted Green’s commitment to serving New Jersey,
demonstrated over more than two decades in the Assembly, in declaring that
Green is most qualified for the position.
“The skills and understanding of the issues that Jerry Green has garnered
through his experience both as a public servant and as a businessman make him
the undisputed best selection for this leadership role,” said Prieto
(D-Bergen/Hudson). “I look forward to working with Jerry as we continue seeking
new ways to improve New Jersey.”
The
Speaker Pro Tempore presides over the General Assembly in the temporary absence
of the Speaker. While presiding, the Speaker Pro Tempore exercises the powers
and assumes the duties of the Assembly Speaker. Green will serve his fifth term
in the position.
“I
am honored that my colleagues selected me to continue serving the Assembly in
this leadership capacity,” said Green (D-Middlesex/Somerset/Union). “My goal,
as it has been since I first took office, is to keep listening to the people of
New Jersey and working with my fellow legislators to bring positive change to
the state.”
First
elected to the Assembly in November 1991, Green serves as chair of the Assembly
Housing and Community Development Committee and as a member of the Assembly
Health and Senior Services Committee in addition to his leadership post.
Prior to his
election to the Assembly, Green served as a Union County freeholder from 1982
to 1984 and from 1989 to 1991. He served as Union County freeholder chair in
1990.
Green
also is a self-employed businessman and business consultant.
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