Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty officially turned over the reins of NGA to Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell during the closing plenary session of the NGA's Centennial Meeting. Gov. Rendell's Chair's Initiative will work with other states to design and implement strategies for smarter, more cost-effective infrastructure investments, including roads, bridges, ports and public transportation.

Following a daylong celebration to commemorate NGA's Centennial Anniversary, NGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty joined host and Vice Chair Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell in kicking off the business portion of the association's annual meeting.

Commemorating 100 years of state leadership, current and former governors joined together today in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to reflect on a century of gubernatorial successes and share unique insights on the important role governors play in shaping public policy.