Albert Hale
American politician from Arizona
Albert A. Hale (March 13, 1950 – February 2, 2021) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer. He was the Arizona State Senator for District 2 from January 2004 to 2011. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.
Albert Hale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 15, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Eric Descheenie |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 15, 2013 Serving with Tom Chabin | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Deschene |
| Succeeded by | Rosanna Gabaldón |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 12, 2004 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Jackson Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Jack Jackson Jr. |
| 2nd President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office January 10, 1995[1] – February 19, 1998[2] | |
| Vice President | Thomas Atcitty |
| Preceded by | Peterson Zah |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Atcitty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950[3] Ganado, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 70) Saint Michaels, Arizona |
| Nationality |  Navajo Nation and USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico, Arizona State University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Hale was elected the second Navajo Nation President in late 1994 by the consent of the Navajo people, serving until 1998. He resigned after being charged with over 50 felonies and misdemeanors for theft and bribery.
Hale died on February 2, 2021 from COVID-19 in Saint Michaels, Arizona at the age of 70.[4]
References
change- ↑ "President-elect Albert Hale Plans Changes For Navajos". Kingman Daily Miner. Associated Press. 1995-01-09. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ↑ Becenti, Deenise (1998-02-20). "With Law on Heels, Navajo Boss Quits; Hale Steps Down As Navajo Boss". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ↑ "Authorities: Arizona Rep. Albert Hale accused of DUI".
- ↑ Albert Hale passes of COVID-19
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