John McHugh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John McHugh
21st United States Secretary of the Army
In office September 21, 2009 – November 1, 2015
President	Barack Obama
Preceded by	Pete Geren
Succeeded by	Eric Fanning (Acting)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district
In office January 3, 2003 – September 21, 2009
Preceded by	Sherwood Boehlert
Succeeded by	Bill Owens
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 24th district
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Gerald B. H. Solomon
Succeeded by	Sherwood Boehlert
New York State Senator from the 46th district
In office 1985–1992
Preceded by	H. Douglas Barclay
Succeeded by	James W. Wright
Personal details
Born	John Michael McHugh (1948-09-29) September 29, 1948 (age 75) Watertown, New York
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Katherine Sullivan (divorced)
Residence	Pierrepont Manor, New York
Alma mater	Utica College (B.A.) SUNY, Albany (M.P.A)
Occupation	Insurance Broker Government Worker
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John Michael McHugh (born September 29, 1948) is an American politician and diplomat. He is the 21st United States Secretary of the Army. He was a former New York representative in the United States House of Representatives.

On June 2, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated him to the position of United States Secretary of the Army. The United States Senate confirmed McHugh in a voice vote on September 16, 2009. He was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of the Army at a Pentagon ceremony on September 21, 2009. He resigned on November 1, 2015.