Albert Hale

Albert Hale
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 7th district
In office
January 15, 2013 – January 9, 2017
Serving with Jennifer D. Benally (2015-2017)
Jaescita Peshlakai (2014-2015)
Preceded byredistricted
Succeeded byEric Descheenie
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 15, 2013
Serving with Tom Chabin
Preceded byChristopher Deschene
Succeeded byRosanna Gabaldón
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 2nd district
In office
January 12, 2004 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byJack Jackson Sr.
Succeeded byJack Jackson Jr.
2nd President of the Navajo Nation
In office
January 10, 1995[1] – February 19, 1998[2]
Vice PresidentThomas Atcitty
Preceded byPeterson Zah
Succeeded byThomas Atcitty
Personal details
Born1950[3]
Ganado, Arizona, U.S.
Died (aged 70)
Saint Michaels, Arizona
Nationality Navajo Nation and
USA
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of New Mexico,
Arizona State University
OccupationAttorney

Albert A. Hale (March 13, 1950 – February 2, 2021) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer. He was the Arizona State Senator for District 2 from January 2004 to 2011. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017.

Hale was elected the second Navajo Nation President in late 1994 by the consent of the Navajo people, serving until 1998. He resigned after being charged with over 50 felonies and misdemeanors for theft and bribery.

Hale died on February 2, 2021 from COVID-19 in Saint Michaels, Arizona at the age of 70.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "President-elect Albert Hale Plans Changes For Navajos". Kingman Daily Miner. Associated Press. 1995-01-09. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
  2. ↑ Becenti, Deenise (1998-02-20). "With Law on Heels, Navajo Boss Quits; Hale Steps Down As Navajo Boss". Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
  3. ↑ "Authorities: Arizona Rep. Albert Hale accused of DUI".
  4. ↑ Albert Hale passes of COVID-19