Background
Bliley, Thomas Jerome was born on January 28, 1932 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Carolyn F. Bliley.
Bliley, Thomas Jerome was born on January 28, 1932 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Carolyn F. Bliley.
Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown University, 1952.
President, Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home, 1972-1980;
member, 97th-104th Congresses from 3rd (now 7th) Virginia district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1981;
former ranking minority member District of Columbia committee
now chairman House Commerce Committee. Vice-mayor Richmond City Council, 1968-1970, mayor, 1970-1977. Past board directors National League Cities.
Past president Virginia Municipal League.
Past board directors Crippled Children's Hospital. Past board directors St. Mary's Hospital. Board visitors Virginia Commonwealth U.
Board of Governors Virginia Home for Boys. Served with United States Navy.
Married Mary Virginia Kelley, June 22,1957. Children: Mary Vaughan, Thomas Jerome III.