2. Steve Beshear Governor of Kentucky Population of Kentucky: 4,339,367

3. Personal History (Early Life)  Born-  Parents-  Education:  Marriage/children:  Sons- Jeff and Andy  Married to Jane Beshear since 1969

4. Political Life Jobs: -Elected November 7, 2007 -Party- Democrat

5. Contribution to the American Way of Life  Senior citizens center in Greensburg

6. Contribution to the American Way of Life  Children

7. Lasting Importance  Steve Beshear is important to me because he has helped children stay healthy by giving them health coverage and prescription drugs

8. Works Cited  "Kentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear." Web. 29 Mar. 2012. Http://www.nga.org  "Steve Beshear." Web. 3 Apr. 2012. Http://www.web.ebsco.com  Janssen, Sarah, ed. World Almanac., New York, N.Y., 2012.  "Steve Beshear." Web. 12 Apr. 2012. http://www.web.ebsohost.com  "Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office." Web. 29 Mar. 2012. http://www.migration.kentucky.gov