Gay Kernan's Biography
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Full Name:
Gay G. Kernan
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: John; 1 Child: Elizabeth
Birth Date:
1947
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, OK
Home City:
Hobbs, NM
Religion:
First United Methodist Church
BA, University of Mississippi
Senator, New Mexico State Senate, 2002-2023
Candidate, New Mexico State Senate, 2020
Former Ranking Member, Education Committee, New Mexico State Senate
Former Member, Finance Committee, New Mexico State Senate
Former Member, Public Affairs Committee, New Mexico State Senate
Assistant Coordinator, Early Reading First Program, 2006-present
Owner, Rental Self-Service Storage, Limited Liability Company
Elementary Teacher, Hobbs Municipal Schools, 1993-2003
Member, First United Methodist Church, present
Member, Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Sisterhood
Member, Rotary International
Awards:
2007 Lea County Women's Network Career Achievement Award, the 2006 Citizen of the Year Award (Hobbs Board of Realtors), the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Rookie Legislator of the Year Award, the Hobbs Jaycees Outstanding Young Woman, and the Hobbs Jaycees Family of the Year.
Father's Occupation:
Oilfield Supply Businessman
Spouse's Occupation:
Medical Doctor