Thomas D. DeLay

Background

DeLay, Thomas D. was born on April 8, 1947 in Laredo, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Ray and Maxine Delete.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Houston, 1970.

Career

General manager, Redwood Chemical, Houston, 1970-1973; owner, operator, Albo Pest Control, Stafford, Texas, 1973-1984; president, Albo Pest Control, Stafford, Texas, since 1984; member, appropriations committee vice chairman administration committee, chairman budget and oversight of transportation committee, Texas House of Representatives, Austin, 1979-1984; member, 99th-105th Congresses from 22d Texas district, since 1985; member Housing and Urban Development committee, 99th-105th Congresses from 22d Texas district member appropriations committee, 99th-105th Congresses from 22d Texas district majority whip, 99th-105th Congresses from 22d Texas district. Member appropriations public health committees Texas House of Representatives. Member Grace Caucus, Washington, since 1985.

Member United States-Mexico Interparliamentary Delaware, Washington, 1985-1986. Member Republican study committee Science and Technology Task Force, 1985-1986. Member Republican research committee Regulatory Reform Caucus, 1985-1986.

Achievements

• Thomas D. DeLay has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Houston. Precinct chairman Republican Party, Simonton, Texas, 1974-1978. Gala chairman Fort Bend County "War on Drugs" Coalition, 1987.

Advisory board CloseUp Foundation. Active drug abuse and rehabilitation center Odyssey House, Tex. Advisory board Joint Center for Urban Mobility Research, Houston.

Member Fort Bend Arts Advisory Council. Member Congressional Leaders for a Balanced Budget, Greater Houston Pest Control Association (former president), Texas Pest Control Association (board directors), Southwest Energy Council, American Legislation Exchange Council, National Conference State Legislators, Fort Bend County Fair Association (life).

Interests

• Avocations: hunting; skiing.

Connections

Married Christine Furrh, August 26, 1967. 1 child, Danielle.

Father:

Charles Ray Delete

Mother:

Maxine Delete

Spouse:

Christine Furrh

child:

Danielle DeLay