Helen Delich Bentley
American politician (1923–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Helen Bentley (née Delich; November 28, 1923 – August 6, 2016) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland from 1985 to 1995. Before entering politics, she had been a leading maritime reporter and journalist.[4]
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Helen Delich Bentley | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Clarence Long |
Succeeded by | Robert Ehrlich |
Chairwoman of the Federal Maritime Commission | |
In office 1969–1975 | |
Nominated by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | John Harllee[1] |
Succeeded by | Karl Bakke[2][3] |
Personal details | |
Born | Helen Delich (1923-11-28)November 28, 1923 Ruth, Nevada, U.S. |
Died | August 6, 2016(2016-08-06) (aged 92) Timonium, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
William Roy Bentley
(m. 1959; died 2003) |
Alma mater | University of Missouri |
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