Background
Hall, Ralph Moody was born on May 3, 1923 in Rockwall, Texas, United States. Son of Hugh O. and Maude Hall.
United States Representative from Texas
Hall, Ralph Moody was born on May 3, 1923 in Rockwall, Texas, United States. Son of Hugh O. and Maude Hall.
Attended, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth. Attended, University Texas, Austin. Bachelor of Laws, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 1951.
County judge Rockwall County, Texas, 1950-1962. Member from District 9 Texas State Senate, 1962-1972, president pro tempore, 1968—1969. President, Chief Executive Officer Texas Aluminum Corporation, 1967—1968.
General counsel Texas Extrusion Company, Inc. Founding member, chairman Lakeside National Bank, Rockwall, Texas. Member United States Congress from 4th Texas District, since 1981.
Ranking member United States House Science, Space & Technology Committee, 2007—2011, chairman, since 2011. President State Judges & Commissioners Association Texas, 1958—1959. Board directors Crowley Holding Company, Lakeside National Bank, Lakeside Bancshares Inc., North & East Trading Company, Linrock Inc.
Senior grade lieutenant, aircraft carrier pilot United States Navy, 1942-1945.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Married Mary Ellen Murphy, November 14, 1944 (deceased August 27, 2008). Children: Hampton, Brett, Blakeley.