Thomas M. Foglietta

A Representative from Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. , December 3, 1928. Graduated from South Catholic High School, Philadelphia, Pa. , 1945. B. A. , St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, Pa. , 1949. J. D. , Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pa. , 1952. Lawyer, private practice. Member, Philadelphia, Pa. , city council, 1955-1975. Regional director, United States Department of Labor, 1976. Elected as an Independent to the Ninety-seventh Congress, and elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-eighth and to the seven succeeding Congresses, served until his resignation on November 11, 1997 (January 3, 1981-November 11, 1997). United States Ambassador to Italy, 1997-2001. Professional advocate. Died on November 13, 2004, in Philadelphia, Pa. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.