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William H. Gray

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American politician (1941-2013)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1941 to 2013 · aged 71
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William Herbert Gray III was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1979 to 1991. He also served as chairman of the House Committee on the Budget from 1985 to 1989 and House Majority Whip from 1989 to 1991.

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Portrait of Gray in the Collection of the U.S. House of RepresentativesPortrait of Gray in the Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Awards 2

1997honorary doctor of the University of Miami
Four Freedoms Award - Freedom of Worship

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William Herbert Gray III was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1979 to 1991. He also served as chairman of the House Committee on the Budget from 1985 to 1989 and House Majority Whip from 1989 to 1991. He resigned from Congress in September of that year to become president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund, a position he held until 2004.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1941 to 2013 · aged 71
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