*Administration of Barack Obama, 2012 *

**Statement on North Carolina Governor Beverly E. Perdue's Decision Not To Seek Reelection **

*January 26, 2012 *

As the first woman to serve as North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor and Governor, Bev Perdue has never been afraid to break barriers. For over 25 years, she has fought for the people of the Tar Heel State, working to transform the State's public schools, improve the health care system, protect and attract jobs for members of the military and their families, and create the jobs of the future. Michelle and I want to congratulate Governor Perdue on her historic tenure, and we wish Bev and her family well in the future.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Perdue, Gov. Beverly E., decision not to seek reelection*.*

*Names:* Obama, Michelle; Perdue, Beverly E.

*Subjects:* North Carolina : Governor.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201200054.