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Roy Bernardi

Roy Bernardi
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United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Acting
In office
April 19, 2008 – June 4, 2008
President George W. Bush
Preceded by Alphonso Jackson
Succeeded by Steve Preston
United States Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
In office
June 24, 2004 – January 20, 2009
President George W. Bush
Preceded by Alphonso Jackson
Succeeded by Ron Sims
51st Mayor of Syracuse, New York
In office
January 3, 1994 – July 10, 2001
Preceded by Thomas Ganley Young
Succeeded by Matt Driscoll
Personal details
Born Romolo Albert Bernardi
( 1942 -10-14) October 14, 1942 (age 74)
Syracuse, New York
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Alice Bernardi
Alma mater Syracuse University
Religion Roman Catholic

Romolo Albert "Roy" Bernardi (born October 14, 1942) is a former United States Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He was nominated by President George W. Bush on June 24, 2004, and confirmed by the United States Senate on November 21, 2004.

Bernardi served as Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at HUD and was appointed acting HUD Secretary on April 19, 2008, after the resignation of previous secretary Alphonso Jackson. He remained until administration nominee Steve Preston was confirmed on June 4.

In 1993 Mr. Bernardi was elected the 51st Mayor of the City of Syracuse, New York where he served from 1994 to 2001. Bernardi previously served as the Syracuse City Auditor for five terms. He is a graduate of Syracuse University.


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