2. Born- May 20 th 1954, In Brooklyn,NY. Nationality-African American Born legally blind could not see out of his left eye. First of 2 sons of Basil & Portia Paterson. Moved to Hempstead, NY for a better education.

3. Worked for the NAACP & the Queen’s District Attorney Became New York’s Governor in 2008 Paterson was elected by the Democratic caucus of the Senate as Minority Leader on November 20, 2002. Paterson became known for his consensus-building style coupled with sharp political skills.

4. Governor Paterson is currently married to the wonderful Michelle Paige Paterson. Together they have a son Alexander who is 15 years old. A daughter who is from Michelle’s previous marriage.

6. This transition today is an historic message to the world that we live among the same values that we profess, and that we are a government of laws and not individuals. Today we can be proud of our democracy.“ “Even with disabilities you can still have goals & achieve them, & be successful.

7. Where was Governor Paterson born? 1.New Rochelle,NYNew Rochelle,NY 2.Brooklyn,NYBrooklyn,NY 3.White Plains, NYWhite Plains, NY

10. In what year did David Paterson become the Governor of NY? 1.20032003 2.20062006 3.20082008