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Mary E. Kramer
American politician and diplomat (born 1935) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Mary Cramer.
Mary E. Kramer (born June 14, 1935) is an American former politician. A member of the Republican Party, she served as an Iowa State Senator from 1990 to 2003. She was elected President of the Senate in 1997, becoming the first independently elected woman to fill the post. In 2003 Kramer was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean; she was confirmed by the United States Senate and served from 2004 to 2006.
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United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean | |
In office March 30, 2004 – October 30, 2006 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Earl Norfleet Phillips |
Succeeded by | Mary Martin Ourisman |
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 30th district | |
In office January 2003 – February 4, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Neal Schuerer |
Succeeded by | Pat Ward |
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 37th district | |
In office January 1993 – January 2003 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Rosenberg |
Succeeded by | Douglas Shull |
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 41st district | |
In office January 1991 – January 1993 | |
Preceded by | Julia Gentleman |
Succeeded by | Jack W. Hester |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-06-14) June 14, 1935 (age 89) Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kay Kramer |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Iowa |
Profession | Teacher, Politician, Diplomat |
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