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Cruz was born on September 8, 1958 where he raised in [[Agat, Guam]] by his parents Miguel de Gracia Cruz and Rosalinda Quinata.<ref name=asianjournal/> His father was [[Chamorro people|Chamorro]] while his mother was [[Filipino people|Filipino]].<ref name=pnc>{{cite news |
Cruz was born on September 8, 1958 where he raised in [[Agat, Guam]] by his parents Miguel de Gracia Cruz and Rosalinda Quinata.<ref name=asianjournal/> His father was [[Chamorro people|Chamorro]] while his mother was [[Filipino people|Filipino]].<ref name=pnc>{{cite news|first= |last= |title=Lt. Governor Mike Cruz - Candidate Profile |url=http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6403:lt-governor-mike-cruz-candidate-profile&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156 |work=[[Pacific News Center]] |publisher= |date=2010-07-09 |accessdate=2010-08-03 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20100714001304/http://www.pacificnewscenter.com:80/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6403:lt-governor-mike-cruz-candidate-profile&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156 |archivedate=July 14, 2010 }}</ref> |
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He has three children from his first marriage: Shaunn, Mika’ele and Christine.<ref name=asianjournal/> Cruz is currently married to his second wife, Jennifer Rosario Cruz. The couple have one daughter, Taylor, as well as Rosario Cruz's son, Christian, from her previous relationship.<ref name=asianjournal/> |
He has three children from his first marriage: Shaunn, Mika’ele and Christine.<ref name=asianjournal/> Cruz is currently married to his second wife, Jennifer Rosario Cruz. The couple have one daughter, Taylor, as well as Rosario Cruz's son, Christian, from her previous relationship.<ref name=asianjournal/> |
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Michael W. Cruz | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Guam | |
In office January 1, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
Governor | Felix Camacho |
Preceded by | Kaleo Moylan |
Succeeded by | Ray Tenorio |
Personal details | |
Born | September 8, 1958 |
Political party | Republican Party |
Spouse | Jennifer Rosario Cruz |
Profession | Surgeon, politician |
Michael "Mike" Warren Cruz, M.D. (born September 8, 1958) is a surgeon and former politician in Guam, a U.S. territory. Cruz served as the eighth elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam from 2007 to 2011.[1]
Biography
Personal life
Cruz was born on September 8, 1958 where he raised in Agat, Guam by his parents Miguel de Gracia Cruz and Rosalinda Quinata.[1] His father was Chamorro while his mother was Filipino.[2]
He has three children from his first marriage: Shaunn, Mika’ele and Christine.[1] Cruz is currently married to his second wife, Jennifer Rosario Cruz. The couple have one daughter, Taylor, as well as Rosario Cruz's son, Christian, from her previous relationship.[1]
Cruz received a bachelor's degree in biology from Walla Walla College in Washington state.[1][3] He obtained a Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University in California.[1]
Military
Cruz is a Colonel in the Guam Army National Guard.[1] He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm.[1] Cruz volunteered as a commander in the Rapid Advanced Medical Team during the Iraq War, serving from 2003 to 2004.[1] He was a recipient of Bronze Star Medal for his tour of duty in Iraq.[1]
Medical career
Cruz is a surgeon, and served as the Medical Director of the Guam Memorial Hospital.[1] He is a member of the American Board of Surgery, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.[1]
Political career
Cruz was elected as a Republican Senator in the 28th Guamanian Legislature from 2005 to 2006.[1] He served on the legislature's Health and Human Services Committee, authoring legislation to combat childhood obesity in Guam.[1]
He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam in November 2006 as the running mate of Governor Felix Camacho. Cruz took office on January 1, 2007.
Cruz-Espaldon Campaign
Cruz declared his candidacy for the 2010 gubernatorial election and was a candidate in the September 2010 Republican primary. His running mate for Lt. Governor was Senator Jim Espaldon.[1][3] Cruz was defeated by Eddie Calvo in the Republican primary election on September 3, 2010.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Michael 'Mike' W. Cruz, MD". Asian Journal. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ "Lt. Governor Mike Cruz - Candidate Profile". Pacific News Center. 2010-07-09. Archived from the original on July 14, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
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External links
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- Living people
- Lieutenant Governors of Guam
- Members of the Legislature of Guam
- Guam physicians
- American surgeons
- Loma Linda University alumni
- National Guard of the United States officers
- American military personnel of the Gulf War
- American military personnel of the Iraq War
- Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal
- Guam people of Filipino descent
- People of Chamorro descent
- Guam Republicans
- Walla Walla University alumni
- 1958 births