Age of rick perry

(1950-)

Who Is Rick Perry?

Republican politician Rick Perry was born on March 4, 1950, in the small community of Paint Creek, Texas.

Age of rick perry

After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1972, Perry worked as a salesman, Air Force officer and cotton farmer. He was elected governor of Texas in 2000 and remained in office until 2015, making history as the longest-serving governor of the state.

Perry also made two unsuccessful bids for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2012 and 2016 elections. In December 2016, he was tapped for the role of U.S. secretary of energy by President-elect Donald Trump.

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Early Life and Education

A Texas native, Rick Perry was born on March 4, 1950, in Paint Creek, a tiny unincorporated community in West Texas. His father, Joseph Ray Perry, and mother, the former Amelia June Holt, were ranchers.

Perry's father also served as the Haskell County commissioner for many years and introduced his son to politics. As a boy, Perry was activ