Deane C. Davis

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Deane Chandler Davis
74^th Governor of Vermont
In office 1969 – 1973
Lieutenant(s)	Thomas L. Hayes, John S. Burgess
Preceded by	Philip H. Hoff
Succeeded by	Thomas P. Salmon

Born	November 7, 1900 East Barre in Barre (town), Vermont
Died	December 8, 1990
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sylvia Davis
Profession	Lawyer / Judge / Politician

Deane Chandler Davis (November 7, 1900-December 8, 1990) was born in East Barre, Barre town, Vermont. He was a Republican governor of the U.S. state of Vermont from 1969 to 1973 and a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1948.

Before becoming Governor, he worked as a lawyer, county prosecutor, Superior Court judge (1931-36), and president of the National Life Insurance Co.

Davis died December 8, 1990. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Barre, Vermont.

His governorship was particularly noteworthy for the creation of a state sales tax. Davis also oversaw the 1970 enactment of Act 250, a law designed to control development and safeguard the environment, community life, and aesthetic character of the state.

[edit] Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business Award

Named for the former Governor Deane C. Davis, the Award annually honors a Vermont business that shows an outstanding history of sustained growth while displaying an acute awareness of what makes Vermont unique. The Award is sponsored by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

The criteria for the Award include:

Growth in sales or employment
Commitment of company resources for participation in community projects.
Encouragement to employees to be involved in community events.
Recognition of the importance of the environment to the state as a natural and economic resource.
Addressing employee concerns/needs to create a positive work environment for all employees.
Major accomplishment(s) in the past year in any or all of the criteria
Nominated businesses must have been based in Vermont for at least 10 years.