G. Davis Greene Jr. Explained

G. Davis Greene Jr.
Office1:71st Treasurer of Pennsylvania
Term Start1:February 11, 1987
Term End1:January 17, 1989
Governor1:Bob Casey Sr.
Preceded1:R. Budd Dwyer
Succeeded1:Catherine Baker Knoll
Birth Date:March 22, 1931
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse:Ann Norcott Greene
Party:Democratic

G. Davis Greene Jr. (March 22, 1931  - September 2, 2012) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party.

Greene was appointed to the office of Treasurer of Pennsylvania by Pennsylvania Governor Bob Casey on January 23, 1987, the day after the suicide of his predecessor, R. Budd Dwyer. He was sworn into office on February 11, 1987[1] after a unanimous vote by the Pennsylvania Senate, making him the 71st Treasurer of Pennsylvania.

Biography

Greene served in the United States Navy. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania and was a financial adviser.[2] [3]

Greene's appointment and confirmation to treasurer was done on the understanding that he would not seek a full four-year term in 1988. As agreed upon, he stepped down after the completion of Dwyer's term, and was succeeded by Catherine Baker Knoll.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Pennsylvania Treasurer Is Confirmed, Takes Oath. Los Angeles Times. 1987-02-13. 2016-02-01. 0458-3035. en-US. Associated Press.
  2. Web site: G. Davis Greene Jr., 81, former state treasurer. philly-archives. 2016-01-31.
  3. Web site: G. DAVIS GREENE Jr.'s Obituary on Philly.com. Philly.com. 2016-01-31.
  4. Web site: Pa. Treasurer To Take Job As Fiscal Aide To Casey. philly-archives. 2016-02-01.