Edward Thomas Begay (January 8, 1935 – June 12, 2022) was a Native American politician who served as the Speaker of the Navajo Nation from 1999 to 2003.[1] He also served as Vice-Chairman in 1983 under the Chairmanship of then Chairman Peterson Zah. Begay was a major influence in the Churchrock/Bááh Háálį́ community, and was active within Chapter Affairs.[2][3][4]
Edward T. Begay | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 | |
| President | Kelsey Begaye |
| Preceded by | Kelsey A. Begaye |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence T. Morgan |
| 13th Vice Chairman of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office 1983–1987 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Paul |
| Succeeded by | Johnny R. Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1935 Tse Yaaniichii, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | June 12, 2022 (aged 87) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Nationality | Navajo and American |
| Occupation | Government |
Begay served in the United States Army. He also served on the McKinley County Commission. He died on June 12, 2022, at the age of 87 in Albuquerque.[5][6][7][8]