William J. Hughes
William John "Bill" Hughes (October 17, 1932 – October 30, 2019) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995.[1] He represented New Jersey’s Second Congressional District.
William J. Hughes | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Sandman, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Frank A. LoBiondo |
| United States Ambassador to Panama | |
| In office November 7, 1995 – October 13, 1998 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Oliver P. Garza |
| Succeeded by | Simon Ferro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1932 Salem, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2019 (aged 87) Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Hughes |
| Children | Bill, Jr.; Lynne; Barbara; Tama |
| Residence | Ocean City, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University |
| Occupation | Lawyer / Prosecutor |
After retiring from Congress in 1995, Hughes was appointed by President Bill Clinton as United States Ambassador to Panama, a post he held until October, 1998 leading up to the historic turnover of the Panama Canal to Panama control.
Hughes died on October 30, 2019 in Ocean City, New Jersey, just thirteen days after his 87th birthday.[2]
References
- ↑ Cronin, Steven; and Shopes, Richard. "REP. (WILLIAM J.) HUGHES CALLS IT QUITS ELECTED 10 TIMES TO SERVE THE 2ND DISTRICT", The Press of Atlantic City, January 25, 1994. Accessed June 26, 2011. "Hughes was born in Salem and graduated from Penns Grove Regional High School."
- ↑ "Longtime N.J. congressman William Hughes dies at 87". NJ. October 31, 2019.
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