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Michael Cruz
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8th Lieutenant Governor of Guam
In office
January 1, 2007 (2007-01-01) – January 3, 2011 (2011-01-03)
GovernorFelix Perez Camacho
Preceded byKaleo Moylan
Succeeded byRay Tenorio
Senator of the Guam Legislature
In office
January 3, 2005 – January 1, 2007
Personal details
BornMichael Warren Cruz
(1958-09-08) September 8, 1958 (age 66)
Guam
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJennifer Rosario Cruz
Children6
ProfessionSurgeon, politician

Michael Warren Cruz (born September 8, 1958) is a Guamanian surgeon and former politician who served as the 8th Lieutenant Governor of Guam from January 1, 2007 to January 3, 2011. In 2023, he was appointed adjutant general of the Guam National Guard.

Biography

Personal life

Cruz was born on September 8, 1958, a son of Miguel de Gracia Cruz and Rosalinda Quinata. His father was Chamorro while his mother was Filipino.

He has three children from his first marriage: Shaunn, Mika’ele and Christine. Cruz is currently married to his second wife, Jennifer Rosario Cruz. The couple have two daughters, Taylor & Bella, as well as Rosario Cruz's son, Christian, from her previous relationship.

Cruz received a bachelor's degree in biology from Walla Walla College in Washington state. He obtained a Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University in California.

Military

Cruz is a colonel in the Guam Army National Guard. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Cruz volunteered as a commander in the Rapid Advanced Medical Team during the Iraq War, serving from 2003 to 2004. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for his tour of duty in Iraq.

In March 2023, the governor of Guam appointed Cruz as adjutant general of Guam's National Guard.

Medical career

Cruz is a surgeon, and served as the medical director of the Guam Memorial Hospital. 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.

Political career

Cruz was elected as a Republican Senator in the 28th Guamanian Legislature from 2005 to 2006. He served on the legislature's Health and Human Services Committee, authoring legislation to combat childhood obesity in Guam.

He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam in November 2006 as the running mate of Governor Felix Perez 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 lieutenant governor was Senator Jim Espaldon. Cruz was defeated by Eddie Baza Calvo in the Republican primary election on September 3, 2010.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Michael 'Mike' W. Cruz, MD". Asian Journal. 2010-07-14. Archived from the original on 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  2. "Lt. Governor Mike Cruz - Candidate Profile". Pacific News Center. 2010-07-09. Archived from the original on 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  3. ^ "Calvo, Cruz take stances on issues: Lt. Gov. Mike Cruz and Sen. James Espaldon". Pacific Daily News. 2010-07-23. Archived from the original on 2010-08-29. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  4. Leon Guerrero, Lou (March 1, 2023). "Governor Taps Colonel Mike Cruz as New Adjutant General". Office of the Governor. Hagåtña, Guam. Retrieved August 5, 2023.

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Political offices
Preceded byKaleo Moylan Lieutenant Governor of Guam
2007–2011 		Succeeded byRay Tenorio
Party political offices
Preceded byKaleo Moylan Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Guam
2006 		Succeeded byRay Tenorio
Lieutenant governors of Guam
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