Hollis Roberts | |
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Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | |
In office January 13, 1978 – June 6, 1997 | |
Preceded by | David Gardner |
Succeeded by | Gregory E. Pyle |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
In office 1975–1979 | |
Hugo City Councilman | |
In office 1961–1975 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Hollis Earl Roberts May 9, 1943 Hochatown, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 2011 Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S. | (aged 68)
Political party | Democrat |
Other political affiliations | Red Power |
Hollis E. Roberts (May 9, 1943 – October 19, 2011) was a Native American politician whose career was highlighted by his 19-year period as Chief of the Choctaw Nation. His reign saw the tribe modernize its social services and develop independent business partnerships in and beyond Oklahoma.