Tony P. Hall

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
President	George W. Bush
Preceded by	George McGovern
Succeeded by	Gaddi Vasquez
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1979 – September 9, 2002
Preceded by	Charles W. Whalen Jr.
Succeeded by	Mike Turner
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 6th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 1, 1979
Preceded by	David Holcomb
Succeeded by	Chuck Curran
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 87th district
In office January 3, 1969 – December 31, 1972
Preceded by	Robert Roderer
Succeeded by	Paul Leonard
Personal details
Born	Tony Patrick Hall (1942-01-16) January 16, 1942 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Dave Hall (father)
Alma mater	Denison University (AB)

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