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Alan Hale (February 24, 1953 — April 23, 2016) was an American political figure who served as a Republican member of the Montana Legislature. He was elected to House District 77[1] which represents the Jefferson County area.[2] Hale gained attention when he argued that DUI laws are harmful to small business owners.[3][4][5]

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Political experience

Born in McNary, a census-designated place in Arizona, Hale was elected in 2010 to represent District 77 in the Montana House of Representatives.[6][7] In 2012, however, he lost the Republican primary to Kirk Wagoner.[2]

Death and family

Alan Hale died at his home in East Helena two months past his 63rd birthday.[8] He and his wife Gail were the parents of five children.[9][10]

Professional experience

  • Owner of Silver Saddle Bar and Café
  • Business Manager
  • Logger
  • Miner
  • Truck Driver
  • Construction Worker[2]

References

  1. ^ Hale, Alan. "Montana Legislature". Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012. {when accessed on October 3, 2016, this link was no longer active}
  2. ^ a b c "Representative Alan Hale Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  3. ^ Leibowitz, Barry. ""Bar fight" over DUI: Montana rep. says drunk driving laws hurt businesses like his bar" (CBS News, April 4, 2011) {photograph included}
  4. ^ "Activists say Montana lawmaker's speech perpetuates boozy image" (Billings Gazette, April 1, 2011) {photograph included}
  5. ^ Dockery, Stephen (1 April 2011). "Montana lawmaker's speech perpetuates boozy image". Business Week. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012. {when accessed on October 3, 2016, this link was no longer active}
  6. ^ "Protesters Gather Outside Obama Town Hall Meeting On Health Care / In This Photo: Myron Kovash, Alan Hale" (Anne Sherwood / Getty Images / North America, August 13, 2009)
  7. ^ "Alan Hale at THE MONTANA LEGISLATURE website". Archived from the original on 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  8. ^ "In Memory of Alan L. Hale" (Legacy.com, April 23, 2016)
  9. ^ "Alan Hale, 63" (Montana Standard, May 10, 2016) {photograph included}
  10. ^ "Hale, Alan L." (Independent Record, May 11, 2016) {photograph included}


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