William H. Boner

A Representative from Tennessee. Born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. , February 14, 1945. Attended Warner public school, 1953-1959. Graduated, East Nashville Senior High School, Nashville, Tenn. , 1963. B. S. , Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tenn. , 1967. M. A. , George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn. , 1969. Member of the Tennessee state house of representatives, 1970-1972, 1974-1976. Engaged in banking profession, 1972-1976. Law clerk, 1976-1977. Member of the Tennessee state senate, 1976-1978. J. D. , YMCA Night Law School, Nashville, Tenn. , 1978. Elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the four succeeding Congresses, served until his resignation on October 5, 1987 (January 3, 1979-October 5, 1987). Mayor of Nashville, Tenn. , 1987-1991. Educator. Television show host.