Former U.S. Rep. Teno Roncalio, D-Wyo., at age 82

Teno Roncalio (March 23, 1916 - March 30, 2003) was a Democratic politician from Wyoming who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967 and again from 1971 until 1978. March 23 is the 82nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (83rd in Leap years). ... 1916 (MCMXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in Leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... State nickname: Equality State Official languages English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) Senators Craig Thomas (R) Mike Enzi (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 10th 253,554 km² 0. ... The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ...

Roncalio was born to an Italian immigrant family in Rock Springs, Wyoming. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army and was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in the Normandy invasion. Rock Springs is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as the largest and deadliest... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The Silver Star is a United States military decoration and is the third highest medal for valor. ... The Battle of Normandy was fought in 1944 between the German forces occupying Western Europe and the invading Allies. ...

After the war, he earned a law degree at the University of Wyoming and served as the prosecuting attorney for Laramie County from 1950 to 1956. In 1957, he was elected as chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party. Roncalio also was chosen as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968. Disc golf players on the campus of the University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming is a land grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, USA. It first opened in September, 1886. ... Laramie County is a county located in the state of Wyoming. ... Featured at the Democratic National Convention are speeches by prominent party figures. ...

In 1964, he narrowly defeated Republican Rep. William Henry Harrison to win Wyoming's at-large congressional seat. Roncalio gave up the seat two years later to become the Democratic nominee for United States Senate. He was edged out in that race by Republican Clifford P. Hansen. Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Clifford Peter Hansen (born October 16, 1912) is a retired Republican American politician from the state of Wyoming. ...

In 1970, Wyoming's House seat became open again. Roncalio ran for his old job, winning by just 608 votes.

During his time in Congress, Roncalio pushed to increase Wyoming's share of federal mineral royalties and advocated a balance between environmental concerns and development. He casually announced his plans to leave politics at a 1977 football game, paving the way for Republican Dick Cheney to win his congressional seat. Richard Bruce Cheney (born January 30, 1941), widely known as Dick Cheney, is the 46th and current Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush. ...

Roncalio returned to Wyoming, where he died of congestive heart failure in 2003. The post office in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is named in his honor. Rock Springs is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. ...

All of the U.S. state of Wyoming is fully within one at large Congressional District, represented by Republican Barbara L. Cubin since 1994. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... All of the U.S. state of Wyoming is fully within one at large Congressional District, represented by Republican Barbara L. Cubin since 1994. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Richard Bruce Cheney (born January 30, 1941), widely known as Dick Cheney, is the 46th and current Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush. ...

References

• Congressional Biography

• United States House of Representatives. Office of the Clerk. Election Information

• Wire Reports. "Teno Roncalio, 87; Served Five Terms as Wyoming Congressman." Los Angeles Times. 04/27/2003. p B-18.

• T.R. Reid. "Republican Candidates Thrive in Rich, Uncluttered Wyoming." 08/29/1978. Washington Post. p A2.