Middlebury Vermont
Governor's Biography - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
Governor James (Jim) Douglas was born on June 21, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated with an A.B from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont in 1972. ... Governor Douglas has been serving the people of Vermont for 30 years. Elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1972-the same year he graduated from Middlebury College-his influence as a legislator increased quickly, becoming assistant majority leader in his second term and majority leader in his third term at the age of 25. Governor Douglas retired from the state legislature in 1979 to become a top aide to Governor Richard Snelling. In 1980, Governor Douglas was elected Secretary of State, a post he held until 1992-winning reelection five times and receiving the nomination of both parties on three occasions. Governor Douglas was elected State Treasurer in 1994, receiving the nomination of both parties and winning with 94 percent of the vote. He served as Treasurer until being elected Governor in 2002. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
ELDRIDGE LOT IN MIDDLEBURY ... [Transfer of part of Middlebury garage property, located along the Otter Creek, from the Agency of Transportation to the Agency of Natural Resources] ... Being part of the same land and premises conveyed to the State of Vermont by Charles F. Rogers by his Warranty Deed dated October 30, 1939, which is recorded in the land records of the Town of Middlebury at Book 46, Page 574, having been received for record on November 10, 1939. The part to be transferred is more particularly described as follows: ... [Read More]
Middlebury
To take a walk through Middlebury itself is no less pleasing than to tour the beautiful and prestigious Middlebury College campus that is located on a hill above the town. The charm of certain towns can only be explained in terms of a feeling one gets when strolling its streets, and Middlebury's charm is comfortable, stimulating, and warm. The town offers good dining and shopping, particularly in the shopping alleys that are located next to Otter Creek Falls. Middlebury is easily accessible from Burlington by traveling south on Route 7, a journey which, given the cooperation of the weather, offers stunning views of lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
Governor Douglas was asked to narrate at this special event because of his excellent public speaking skills and because of his personal connection with Russia. A 1972 graduate of Middlebury College, where he studied Russian, Douglas also traveled to Russia in 1993 to help the fledgling democracy pen new election laws. “Vermont’s relationship with Russia can help us to open more markets for Vermont products and help us to strengthen cultural ties to an important part of the world,” Governor Douglas said. “I look forward to participating in the wonderful event and welcoming our friends from the Russian National Orchestra.” Vermont has a Sister State relationship with the Russian republic of Karelia, and Burlington has a Sister City relationship with the Russian city of Yaroslavl. ... [Read More]
Speech to the Montreal Council of International Affairs - Speeches - Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont
As Vermont’s economic interests turned south, so did the interest of many resident’s of this Province. During the last half of the 19th Century, many French-Canadians moved south to work in Vermont mills, on her farms, and in her logging industry. The results of that migration are still notable today. The largest percentage of native-born Vermonters is of French-Canadian ancestry. In my hometown of Middlebury, Vermont nearly 20% of the residents trace their heritage back to Quebec. ... [Read More]
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REFERENCES Aiken, S. G., P.R. Newroth, and I. Wile. 1979. The biology of Canadianweeds. 34. Myriophyllum spicatum L. Canadian Journal of Plant Science.59:201-215. Cited in Sheldon and Creed, 1995. Creed, R.P., Jr., S.P. Sheldon, and D.M. Cheek. 1992. The effect ofHerbivore Feeding on the Buoyancy of Eurasian Watermilfoil. Journal ofAquatic Plant Management 30:75-76. Creed, R.P., Jr., and S.P. Sheldon. 1993. The effect of feeding by aNorth American weevil, Euhrychiopsis lecontei, on Eurasian watermilfoil(Myriophyllum spicatum). Aquatic Botany 45:245-256. Creed, R.P., Jr., and S.P. Sheldon. 1994. The effect of two herbivorousinsect larvae on Eurasian watermilfoil. Journal of Aquatic PlantManagement 32:21-26. Creed, R.P., Jr., and S.P. Sheldon. 1995. Weevils and watermilfoil: Dida North American herbivore cause the decline of an exotic weed?Ecological Applications 5(4): 1113-1121. Grace, J.B., and R.G. Wetzel. 1978. The production biology of Eurasianwatermilfoil: a review. Journal of Aq ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
Governor Douglas was asked to narrate at this special event because of his excellent public speaking skills and because of his personal connection with Russia. A 1972 graduate of Middlebury College, where he studied Russian, Douglas also traveled to Russia in 1993 to help the fledgling democracy pen new election laws. “Vermont’s relationship with Russia can help us to open more markets for Vermont products and help us to strengthen cultural ties to an important part of the world,” Governor Douglas said. “I look forward to participating in the wonderful event and welcoming our friends from the Russian National Orchestra.” Vermont has a Sister State relationship with the Russian republic of Karelia, and Burlington has a Sister City relationship with the Russian city of Yaroslavl. ... [Read More]
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