Romano Mazzoli
Romano Louis Mazzoli (November 2, 1932 – November 1, 2022) was an American politician. He represented Kentucky's Third Congressional District from 1971 through 1995 as a Democrat. He was the primary architect, with Senator Alan Simpson, of major immigration reform legislation known as Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.[1]
Romano Mazzoli | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | William Cowger |
Succeeded by | Mike Ward |
Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office 1968–1970 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Romano Louis Mazzoli November 2, 1932 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | November 1, 2022 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Democratic |
He died at his home in Louisville on November 1, 2022.[2]
References
- ↑ Romano L. Mazzoli Papers, 1920s - 2010, University Archives and Records Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky[dead link]
- ↑ Former US Representative Romano Mazzoli of Louisville dies. November 1, 2022. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2022/11/01/former-united-states-house-rep-ron-mazzoli-dies-louisville/69609350007/. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
Other websites
- United States Congress. "Romano Mazzoli (id: M000291)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- September 2006 article, co-authored with Alan Simpson, revisiting their 1986 immigration reform legislation in the current political climate
- Romano L. Mazzoli Oral History Collection, University Archives and Records Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky Archived 2016-04-19 at the Wayback Machine