Teno Roncalio
American politician
Died when: 87 years 7 days (1044 months)Star Sign: Aries
Teno Domenico Roncalio (March 23, 1916 – March 30, 2003), born Celeste Domenico Roncaglio, was an American politician and writer who served in the United States House of Representatives.
To date, he is the last Democrat to have represented Wyoming in the House of Representatives.During the 1950s and 1960s, Roncalio served in multiple positions within the Wyoming Democratic Party.
He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1964, and served until he unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate in 1966.
Roncalio was elected to the House of Representatives in 1970, and served until he announced that he would not seek reelection in 1978.
Roncalio held positions in environmental committees during John F.Kennedy's administration and in the 1980s.During his tenure in the House of Representatives, he supported multiple environmental bills and was a staunch opponent of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
After leaving the House of Representatives he remained active in politics and helped some of the remaining successful campaigns of the Wyoming Democratic Party before his death.
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