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Governor Edward G. Rendell-Pennsylvania

On January 21, 2002, Edward G. Rendell was sworn in as the 45th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. From 1992 through 1999, he served as the 121st Mayor of the City of Philadelphia. Before serving as Mayor, Mr. Rendell was elected District Attorney of the City of Philadelphia for two terms from 1978 through 1985.

Among his many accomplishments as Mayor, Mr. Rendell eliminated a $250 million deficit; balanced the City’s budget, and generated five straight budget surpluses; reduced business and income taxes for four consecutive years; implemented new revenue-generating initiatives, and, dramatically improved services to the City’s neighborhoods.

Dubbed "America’s Mayor" by Al Gore, Mr. Rendell worked tirelessly to revive Philadelphia’s economy and position it as a destination city. During the Rendell administration, Philadelphia saw the end of a six-year job loss trend and has enjoyed six consecutive years of job gains.

Philadelphia is now nationally and internationally recognized for its enhanced historical tourist attractions, a thriving downtown, and a booming Convention Center. Perhaps the best testament to Mr. Rendell’s efforts as Mayor was the awarding of the 2000 Republican National Convention to Philadelphia in November 1998.

Mr. Rendell successfully served as the General Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2000 Presidential Election. During his tenure as Chairman, the Democratic Party picked up seats in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and regained control of Governors’ offices across the nation.

Mr. Rendell is a partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP. He also teaches two government and politics courses at the University of Pennsylvania and remains active in the community through membership on a variety of boards. Mr. Rendell, an Army veteran, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1965) and Villanova Law School (J.D. 1968). He was born on January 5, 1944.

Mr. Rendell and his wife Marjorie O. Rendell, a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on

July 10, 2001 and live in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. Their son, Jesse, is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania.