Michael Cruz
| Michael Cruz | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of Guam | |
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In office January 1, 2007 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Governor | Felix Perez Camacho |
| Preceded by | Kaleo Moylan |
| Succeeded by | Ray Tenorio |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Michael Warren Cruz September 8, 1958 |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Jennifer Rosario Cruz |
| Children | 6 |
| Profession | Surgeon, politician |
Michael Warren "Mike" Cruz, M.D. (born September 8, 1958) is a surgeon and former politician in Guam, a U.S. territory. Cruz served as the eighth elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam from 2007 to 2011.
Cruz was born on September 8, 1958 where he raised in Agat, Guam by his parents 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 one daughter, Taylor, 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.
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 Bronze Star Medal for his tour of duty in Iraq.
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.
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