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Thomas Harris (Louisiana)
Thomas Harris was the Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources. Harris assumed office on January 29, 2016. Harris left office on January 8, 2024.
Gov. John Bel Edwards (R) appointed Harris as the Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources on January 29, 2016.[1]
Biography
Harris served in the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for nearly a decade. During his time there, Harris developed the state standards for the evaluation of regulated sites. Prior to being appointed secretary of the department of natural resources, Harris was the administrator of the technology assessment division in the Department of Natural Resources.[1]
Education
- B.S. in biochemistry, Louisiana State University
- Master's of Science in Public Health in Environmental Toxicology and Human Health Risk Assessment, Tulane University[1]
Political career
Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources (2016-2024)
Harris was appointed secretary of natural resources by Gov. Edwards (D) on January 29, 2016.[1]
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Chustz |
Louisiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources 2016-2024 |
Succeeded by Tyler Gray |
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