Tony P. Hall

American politician (born 1942)

Tony Patrick Hall (born January 16, 1942) is an American Democrat politician and businessman. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 3rd congressional district from 1979 to 2002. From 2002 to 2006, Hall was United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture during the George W. Bush presidency.

Tony P. Hall
7th United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture
In office
September 12, 2002 – April 5, 2006
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byGeorge McGovern
Succeeded byGaddi Vasquez
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 1979 – September 9, 2002
Preceded byCharles W. Whalen Jr.
Succeeded byMike Turner
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 3, 1973 – January 1, 1979
Preceded byDavid Holcomb
Succeeded byChuck Curran
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 87th district
In office
January 3, 1969 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byRobert Roderer
Succeeded byPaul Leonard
Personal details
Born
Tony Patrick Hall

(1942-01-16) January 16, 1942 (age 82)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsDave Hall (father)
Alma materDenison University (AB)

During his time in Congress, Hall was known for introducing legislation that would have apologized for slavery in the United States.[1]

References

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  1. "Tony P. Hall". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on June 18, 2004.