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Tom Bliley | |
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Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | John Dingell |
Succeeded by | Billy Tauzin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | David E. Satterfield III |
Succeeded by | Eric Cantor |
Constituency | 3rd district (1981–1993) 7th district (1993–2001) |
69th Mayor of Richmond | |
In office July 1, 1970 – March 7, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Phil Bagley |
Succeeded by | Henry L. Marsh |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Jerome Bliley Jr. January 28, 1932 Chesterfield County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | November 16, 2023 (aged 91) Henrico County, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (before 1980) Republican (1980–2023) |
Spouse | Mary Kelley |
Children | 2 |
Education | Georgetown University (BA) |
Thomas Jerome Bliley Jr. (January 28, 1932 – November 16, 2023) was an American businessman, Navy veteran, and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from the commonwealth of Virginia.[1] From 1981 to 2001, he served ten consecutive terms in Congress, including six years as chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee.