The proper salutation in a letter to the governor of a state is "Dear Governor [Last Name]." If you know the governor's title, you may also use "The Honorable [Full Name], Governor of [State]." It’s important to maintain a respectful tone, as the governor holds a significant public office.
Governor. If it was a previous governor you would simply say former Governor.
A Lt. Colonel is addressed as "Dear Colonel"; shouldn't a Lt. Governor be addressed as "Dear Governor"?
A Lt. Colonel is addressed as "Dear Colonel"; shouldn't a Lt. Governor be addressed as "Dear Governor"?
The proper salutation for a Governor-elect is "Governor [Last Name]" or "The Honorable [Full Name], Governor-elect of [State]." This acknowledges their status and respect for the office they are set to assume. It's important to use the title "Governor" even before they officially take office, as it reflects their election to the position.
To properly address a letter to the lieutenant governor of a state, begin with "The Honorable [Full Name]" followed by "Lieutenant Governor of [State]" on the next line. Include the address of the lieutenant governor's office below that. For the salutation, use "Dear Lieutenant Governor [Last Name]."
The letter should be addressed to: The Honorable (insert governor's full name) Office of the Governor Then the street address or post office box, city, state and zip code as with any other letter. The salutation should be: Dear Governor (insert governor's last name),
Business Address The Honorable (Name) Treasurer of (State) (Address) Salutation (letter) : Dear Mr. (Last Name)
(On the envelope): Honorable (First & Last name) California State Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 (On the letter Dear Assembly Member (Last name):
Governor of the State of .... In an address, Governor John B. Jones In person, Governor
Proper usage would be Captain Joseph Brown NJSP, RET.3F7cz
The Salutation itself would not actually change once the officer has retired, it would still be rank, and name, such as 'Chief smith'.
Many people will call him Senator as a mark of respect. In writing he could be referred to the Honorable xxxx or former Senator xxxx.