Lt. Gov. Sheehy to Lead Nation's Lieutenant Governors Association

As Chair, Lt. Gov. Sheehy will focus on common vision
(San Juan, Puerto Rico) - Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy today was elected by the nation’s Lieutenant Governors to lead the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy is now Association Chairman.
Through NLGA, the nation's lieutenant governors discuss shared concerns and seek to influence national dialogue. NLGA is the professional association for the officeholders first in line of succession to governor in all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
I am grateful to serve as the Chairman of the National Lieutenant Governors Association and for the opportunity to highlight Nebraska in this leadership position,” said Lt. Gov. Sheehy. “As Chairman, I will focus on the shared vision Lieutenant Governors have for our states and for our great nation. We will find and foster multi-state and regional solutions to common issues our states face.”
“The lieutenant governor was elected to this position bi-partisanly by his peers from around the nation,” said NLGA Executive Director Julia Hurst. “He served the past year as Chair-Elect leading the policy efforts of the nation’s lieutenant governors and he will now serve as Chair until July of 2012.”
“Chairing the National Lieutenant Governors Association provides an important opportunity to help gather and lead our peers in a bipartisan discussion of critical regional and national issues,” said NLGA Immediate Past Chair Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. “I've enjoyed working with Lt Governor Sheehy this past year and I'm pleased to pass the chairmanship to him.”
“I want to recognize and thank Lt. Governor Anthony Brown for his leadership and service to the NLGA. The years of service he has shared with the nation are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to continuing to work with him as ex officio member of the executive committee.” said Lt. Gov. Sheehy.
The NLGA Executive Committee he leads generally meets three times a year and is responsible to chart the course of issues and work to be pursued by the nation’s second-highest state and territorial officeholders. In addition to its specific duties, the committee will also address issues of mutual concern to all members.