Roy Romer

Date of Birth: October 31, 1928

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Roy Romer is an American politician who served as the 39th Governor of Colorado from 1987 to 1999. Born and raised in Colorado, Romer has had a long and varied career in public service, education, and business. Prior to his tenure as governor, he was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate. Romer also served as Colorado State Treasurer from 1977 to 1987. After his time as governor, Romer became known for his contributions to education reform. He served as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District from 2000 to 2006, where he focused on improving educational standards and reducing dropout rates. Romer’s efforts in education have been widely recognized, and he remains a prominent advocate for educational improvement.

5 Interesting Facts about Roy Romer

1. Roy Romer was a national co-chairman of the Democratic National Committee during the 1992 and 1996 presidential campaigns of Bill Clinton.

2. He has a degree in agricultural engineering from Colorado State University and a law degree from the University of Colorado.

3. Romer was instrumental in the construction of Denver International Airport, which opened in 1995.

4. He served as chair of the National Governors Association from 1992 to 1993.

5. Romer founded the nonprofit “Ed in ’08,” aimed at improving public education through increased awareness and policy reform.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Roy Romer

1. “Education is the investment our generation makes in the future.”

2. “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.”

3. “The quality of a nation’s education system has profound implications for its economic and social health.”

4. “Change is hard, but complacency is devastating.”

5. “We must prepare our children for a future we can barely imagine.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Roy Romer is estimated to be around $1 million.

Children

Roy Romer and his wife, Bea Romer, have seven children: Paul, Chris, Tim, Lee, Laurie, Mark, and Scott. His son Chris Romer served as a Colorado state senator and was a candidate for mayor of Denver.