2. Robert Bentley The population of Alabama is 4,779,736.

3. Personal History/Early life O Born Feb. 2 1943/Columbiana Alabama O Chemistry/medical degree in college O Wife and 4 kids

4. Political Life Before elected governor worked as med. Officer in US air force Hospital commander 3 years later Elected to Alabama House of Reps. 2002 Re-elected 4 years later

5. Contribution to American Way of Life Helped shape strategy in reinsurance broker’s op. Has 240 employees Works to stop terrorist attacks.

6. O Pledged to help funding for education O Limited # of charter schools O Programs to help math and science

7. Lasting Importance O What I think that Robert Bentley will most likely be remembered for his life changing contributions.

9. Works Cited O NGA O EBSCOhost O Almanac