2004 - 2005 Photos
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December, 2005 China Trade Mission: In December 2005, Lieutenant Governor Bruce Johnson traveled on a business mission to China and reported strengthened ties with Chinese companies and government entities. Johnson’s delegation participated in business meetings and networking events designed to maximize Ohio companies’ opportunities for success in China. During the trip, the group met with Ministry of Commerce, the agency charged with promoting out-bound investment by Chinese companies and the National Certification and Accreditation Commission (NCAC), the primary agency responsible for certification of products being imported into China, including the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark.

 

September 22, 2005 Lt. Governor Johnson visited Grismer Tire in Columbus to announce the Universal Business ID, which makes it easier for companies to interact with state government. ›› Full Story

August 10, 2005 With the help of chef June McCarthy, Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson shows fairgoers how to whip up a batch of white chili. The demonstration was part of the Heartland Cuisine cooking program at the Ohio State. During the demonstration, Johnson encouraged those in attendance to be "Ohio Proud" by using Ohio grown and raised farm products. For the Lt. Governor's white chili recipe, click here.

 

April 26, 2005 Lt. Governor Johnson participated in the June 30, 2005 signing of House Bill 66, the biennial budget bill. The bill contained the most comprehensive tax reform in more than 40 years, providing a 21% income tax cut, and the elimination of several onerous business taxes, including the corporate franchise tax and the tangible personal property tax on machinery and equipment, inventory and furniture and fixtures. The tax reform is designed to spur economic development and demonstrate that "Ohio Means Business." ›› Full Story

 

April 26, 2005 Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson congratulates National Handwriting Contest winner, Leah Schwinn of New London. The fourth grader was selected as a national winner of the contest sponsored by Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers, located in Columbus.

January 13, 2005 Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson and Treasurer of State Jennette Bradley are pictured with winners of the MLK Oratorical Contest at Ohio‘s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration Jan. 13. Pictured left to right are Helanah Warren, Dublin; Bradley, Sarah Wilkes, Columbus; Johnson and Ashey Yates, Copley. Photo submitted by Ohio Department of Administrative Services.

 

January 5 , 2005 After being sworn in as Lt. Governor, Bruce Johnson thanked Governor Taft, and pledged to bring even greater focus to improving Ohio's economy.

January 5 , 2005 Governor Bob Taft congratulates Ohio's new Lt. Governor. At the podium is Master of Ceremonies and former Senate President Richard Finan.

 

January 5 , 2005 Surrounded by members of his family, Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson receives the oath of office from Governor Bob Taft.

December 21, 2004 Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson speaks following Governor Taft's December 21, 2004 announcement that Johnson will replace departing Lt. Governor Jennette Bradley, who was appointed State Treasurer.