A00016 - Mary Rose Oakar, First Arab American Woman Who Was Elected to Congress
88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 Mary Rose Oakar Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 13th district In office January 3, 2001 – December 31, 2002 Preceded by Barbara C. Pringle Succeeded by Michael J. Skindell Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1989 [ a ] Leader Tip O'Neill Jim Wright Preceded by Geraldine Ferraro (Secretary) Succeeded by Steny Hoyer Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio 's 20th district In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1993 Preceded by James V. Stanton Succeeded by Martin Hoke (redistricted) Personal details Born March 5, 1940 Cleveland , Ohio , U.S. Died September 13, 2025 (aged 85) Lakewood, Ohio , U.S. Political party Democratic Education Ursuline College ( BA ) John Carroll University ( MA ) 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888...