G. Davis Greene Jr.

G. Davis Greene Jr.
71st Treasurer of Pennsylvania
In office February 11, 1987 – January 17, 1989
Governor	Bob Casey Sr.
Preceded by	R. Budd Dwyer
Succeeded by	Catherine Baker Knoll
Personal details
Born	March 22, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 2, 2012(2012-09-02) (aged 81) Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ann Norcott Greene
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania

G. Davis Greene Jr. (March 22, 1931 – September 2, 2012) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party.

Greene was appointed to the office of Treasurer of Pennsylvania by Pennsylvania Governor Bob Casey on January 23, 1987, the day after the suicide of his predecessor, R. Budd Dwyer. He was sworn into office on February 11, 1987[1] after a unanimous vote by the Pennsylvania Senate, making him the 71st Treasurer of Pennsylvania.

Biography

Greene served in the United States Navy. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania and was a financial adviser.[2][3]

Greene's appointment and confirmation to treasurer was done on the understanding that he would not seek a full four-year term in 1988. As agreed upon, he stepped down after the completion of Dwyer's term, and was succeeded by Catherine Baker Knoll.[4]

References

1. "Pennsylvania Treasurer Is Confirmed, Takes Oath". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. February 13, 1987. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
2. "G. Davis Greene Jr., 81, former state treasurer". philly-archives. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
3. "G. DAVIS GREENE Jr.'s Obituary on Philly.com". Philly.com. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
4. "Pa. Treasurer To Take Job As Fiscal Aide To Casey". philly-archives. Archived from the original on October 19, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

Political offices
Preceded by R. Budd Dwyer	Treasurer of Pennsylvania 1987–1989	Succeeded by Catherine Baker Knoll