Thomas J. Bliley Jr.

Thomas Jerome "Tom" Bliley Jr. (born January 28, 1932) is an American Republican politician. He was a U.S. Representative from the state of Virginia from 1981 to 2001.[1]

Thomas J. Bliley Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2001
Preceded by	George Allen
Succeeded by	Eric Cantor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	David E. Satterfield III
Succeeded by	Bobby Scott
Chairman of the House Commerce Committee
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001
Preceded by	John Dingell
Succeeded by	Billy Tauzin
69th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
In office July 1, 1970 – March 7, 1977
Preceded by	Phil Bagley
Succeeded by	Henry L. Marsh III
Personal details
Born	Thomas Jerome Bliley Jr. (1932-01-28) January 28, 1932 Chesterfield, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican (after 1980)
Other political affiliations	Democratic (before 1980)
Spouse(s)	Mary Virginia Kelley; 2 children
Alma mater	Georgetown University (BA)