Regula was born in Beach City, Ohio on December 3, 1924. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his service, he attended Mount Union College using his GI Bill. He met his wife, the former Mary Rogusky, while at Mount Union. After graduating in 1948, he became a schoolteacher while studying at the William McKinley College of Law in Canton.[1]
Regula was ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health, Human Services and Education funding in the 110th Congress. The subcommittee's budget, the largest discretionary domestic account, was over $140 billion. Regula, a former teacher and principal, was a Congressional leader in pushing for alternative solutions in improving reading skills, developing teacher training and increasing Pell Grant funding so that poorer and middle class students can obtain two and four year degrees. He increased by millions of dollars the amount of federal money committed to research in fighting cancer, heart disease and birth defects.[4] Regula was a member of the moderate Republican Main Street Partnership and supports stem cell research.
Regula was also a Congressional leader in alternative energy sources. He was an early champion of fuel cell technology and he has directed federal funding back to his home state, Ohio, which is recognized as a national leader in fuel cell research and development.
Beginning in 1975, Regula blocked the renaming of Mount McKinley in Alaska, named for President William McKinley, to Denali. This was, in part, because Canton, McKinley's long-time hometown and resting place, fell within the boundaries of Regula's congressional district.[5] The name was eventually changed in 2015. Regula described the change as a political stunt by President Obama and called it ridiculous while also calling the President a dictator.[6]
With his seat on the appropriations committee, he was able to use federal funds to establish and protect parks and trails in his district. He earmarked $200 million for the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, now the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.[7] In 2003, the Stark County Park District voted to rename the 25 miles of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail within Stark County the "Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail". It was announced at the dedication of a 150-foot-long tunnel section of the trail paid by a federal grant Regula arranged. "You really did catch me by surprise," Regula said. The park district honored Regula for his continued support in Congress for the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway.[8][9]
His wife Mary helped create the First Ladies National Historic Site. After she initially raised funds to seed the museum's collection, Ralph appropriated $1.2 million to pushed development further.[10]
Regula retired from the House of Representatives when his term ended in January 2009. He was succeeded by John Boccieri, a Democrat from the Ohio General Assembly. After retiring from Congress, Regula joined Dawson & Associates in Washington, D.C. as an advisor on federal budget and permitting matters.
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Ralph Straus Regula December 3 1924 July 19 2017 was an American politician from Ohio A member of the Republican Party he served in the Ohio House of Representatives the Ohio State Senate and the United States House of Representatives He represented Ohio s 16th congressional district for 18 terms from 1973 to 2009 In the 110th Congress 2007 2009 he was the second longest serving Republican member of the House of Representatives after Bill Young of Florida Ralph RegulaMember of the U S House of Representatives from Ohio s 16th districtIn office January 3 1973 January 3 2009Preceded byFrank BowSucceeded byJohn BoccieriMember of the Ohio Senate from the 29th districtIn office January 3 1967 January 3 1973Preceded byConstituency establishedSucceeded byRichard ReichelPersonal detailsBornRalph Straus Regula 1924 12 03 December 3 1924Beach City Ohio U S DiedJuly 19 2017 2017 07 19 aged 92 Bethlehem Township Ohio U S Political partyRepublicanSpouseMary RoguskyEducationUniversity of Mount Union BA William McKinley School of Law LLB Military serviceAllegiance United StatesBranch service United States NavyYears of service1944 1946Battles warsWorld War IIRalph Regula s voice source source Regula speaks on FY1991 appropriations for the Departments of Commerce Justice and StateRecorded June 20 1990 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksEarly life editRegula was born in Beach City Ohio on December 3 1924 He served in the United States Navy during World War II After his service he attended Mount Union College using his GI Bill He met his wife the former Mary Rogusky while at Mount Union After graduating in 1948 he became a schoolteacher while studying at the William McKinley College of Law in Canton 1 Career editHe was elected to the Ohio Board of Education and served on that body from 1960 to 1964 He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1964 and served one term before winning a seat in the State Senate 2 In 1972 President Richard Nixon nominated longtime 16th district Congressman Frank T Bow as the United States Ambassador to Panama which opened the door for Regula to run for the seat 3 Regula went on to win 18 terms in Congress Regula was ranking minority member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor Health Human Services and Education funding in the 110th Congress The subcommittee s budget the largest discretionary domestic account was over 140 billion Regula a former teacher and principal was a Congressional leader in pushing for alternative solutions in improving reading skills developing teacher training and increasing Pell Grant funding so that poorer and middle class students can obtain two and four year degrees He increased by millions of dollars the amount of federal money committed to research in fighting cancer heart disease and birth defects 4 Regula was a member of the moderate Republican Main Street Partnership and supports stem cell research Regula was also a Congressional leader in alternative energy sources He was an early champion of fuel cell technology and he has directed federal funding back to his home state Ohio which is recognized as a national leader in fuel cell research and development Beginning in 1975 Regula blocked the renaming of Mount McKinley in Alaska named for President William McKinley to Denali This was in part because Canton McKinley s long time hometown and resting place fell within the boundaries of Regula s congressional district 5 The name was eventually changed in 2015 Regula described the change as a political stunt by President Obama and called it ridiculous while also calling the President a dictator 6 With his seat on the appropriations committee he was able to use federal funds to establish and protect parks and trails in his district He earmarked 200 million for the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area now the Cuyahoga Valley National Park 7 In 2003 the Stark County Park District voted to rename the 25 miles of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail within Stark County the Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail It was announced at the dedication of a 150 foot long tunnel section of the trail paid by a federal grant Regula arranged You really did catch me by surprise Regula said The park district honored Regula for his continued support in Congress for the Ohio amp Erie National Heritage Canalway 8 9 His wife Mary helped create the First Ladies National Historic Site After she initially raised funds to seed the museum s collection Ralph appropriated 1 2 million to pushed development further 10 Regula retired from the House of Representatives when his term ended in January 2009 He was succeeded by John Boccieri a Democrat from the Ohio General Assembly After retiring from Congress Regula joined Dawson amp Associates in Washington D C as an advisor on federal budget and permitting matters See also editList of United States representatives from OhioReferences edit Remembering Ralph Regula 48 University Of Mount Union Retrieved 2018 05 13 Regula Ralph Straus Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Retrieved 2018 05 13 Rep Frank T Bow of Ohio Dies at 71 New York Times 1972 11 14 2009 Congressional Record Vol 155 Page 6362 Loewen James W 2010 Lies Across America What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong New York The New Press p 53 ISBN 9781595586766 OCLC 811491442 Obama thinks he is a dictator says former Ohio congressman after Mt McKinley name change The Columbus Dispatch Archived from the original on September 24 2015 Retrieved August 31 2015 Longtime U S Rep Ralph Regula dies at 92 Akron Beacon Journal 2017 07 20 StarkParks Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail Park 4 March 2016 Retrieved 2018 03 06 Trail section named for congressman 14 October 2003 Retrieved 23 April 2018 Mary Regula Founder of Library Saluting First Ladies Dies at 91 New York Times 2018 04 16 External links editAppearances on C SPAN Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Financial information federal office at the Federal Election CommissionU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byFrank T Bow Member of the U S House of Representativesfrom Ohio s 16th congressional district1973 2009 Succeeded byJohn Boccieri Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ralph Regula amp oldid 1212732811, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
