Silvio O. Conte
American politician (1921–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Silvio Ottavio Conte (November 9, 1921 – February 8, 1991) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for 16 terms, representing the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts from January 3, 1959, until his death in Bethesda, Maryland in 1991. He strongly supported legislation to protect the environment, as well as federal funding of medical and scientific research.
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Silvio Conte | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1959 – February 8, 1991 | |
Preceded by | John W. Heselton |
Succeeded by | John Olver |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Berkshire district | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Michael H. Condron |
Succeeded by | Robert P. Cramer |
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Born | Silvio Ottavio Conte (1921-11-09)November 9, 1921 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US |
Died | February 8, 1991(1991-02-08) (aged 69) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Corinne Conte |
Children | 4 |
Education | Boston College (LLB) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Conte speaks in support of FY1989 interior appropriations Recorded June 29, 1988 | |
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