Thomas Atcitty
American politician (1933–2020)
Thomas Atcitty (November 1, 1933 – October 11, 2020) was an American educator, politician and businessman. He was the third president of the Navajo Nation, serving from February 1998 until June 1998. From 1981 to 1995, he was a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives. Atcitty was a member of the Democratic Party.
Thomas Edward Atcitty Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office February 19, 1998[1] – July 23, 1998[2] | |
| Vice President | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
| Preceded by | Albert Hale |
| Succeeded by | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1933 Shiprock, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 2020 (aged 86) Shiprock, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Vicky (Vivianita) Herrera |
| Occupation | Government Educator, Businessman, Politician, Sheepherder, Farmer |
Atcitty died on October 11, 2020 in Shiprock, New Mexico at the age of 86.[3]
References
change- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Navajo name new present - again; Bluehouse appointed". Kingman Daily Miner. Associated Press. 1998-07-26. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ↑ Former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty dies at age 86
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