Edward T. Begay
Edward T. Begay | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 | |
| President | Kelsey Begaye |
| Preceded by | Kelsey A. Begaye |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence T. Morgan |
| 13th Vice Chairman of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Paul |
| Succeeded by | Johnny R. Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1935 Tse Yaaniichii, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 2022 (aged 87) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | Navajo and American |
| Occupation | Government |
Edward Thomas Begay (January 8, 1935 – June 12, 2022) was a Native American politician who served as the Speaker of the Navajo Nation from 1999 to 2003.[1] He also served as Vice-Chairman in 1983 under the Chairmanship of then Chairman Peterson Zah. Begay was a major influence in the Churchrock/Bááh Háálį́ community, and was active within Chapter Affairs.[2][3][4]
Begay served in the United States Army. He also served on the McKinley County Commission. He died on June 12, 2022, at the age of 87 in Albuquerque.[5][6][7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Obituaries for June 16, 2022". Navajo Times. June 16, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Edward T. Begay" Archived July 28, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Institute of Tribal Government, Portland State University, retrieved November 6, 2009
- ^ Peter Iverson, Dine: A History of the Navajos, University of New Mexico Press (Aug 15, 2002), p. 49
- ^ Becenti, Arlyssa (June 13, 2022). "Former Navajo Nation vice chairman, council speaker Edward T. Begay dies at 87". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "Former Navajo Nation Vice Charman Edward T. Begay dies at 87". KNAU. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Noel Lyn (June 13, 2022). "Former Navajo Nation vice chairman, council speaker Edward T. Begay dies at 87". Farmington Daily Times. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ Denetclaw, Pauly (June 13, 2022). "Former Navajo Nation vice chairman dies at 87". Indian Country Today. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- ^ "Ed T. Begay passes away on Sunday". Navajo Times. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
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