Tom Rooney
Tom Rooney
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Tom Rooney is a former American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 16th congressional district from 2003 to 2021.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: February 20, 1962 (age 61)
Died:
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Professions: Politician
Early Life and Background
Tom Rooney was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a family of politicians; his father, John Rooney, served as a U.S. Representative from 1963 to 1983.
Rooney attended Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics in 1984. He later received a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1990.
Major Accomplishments
Rooney served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, handling cases involving public corruption and organized crime.
In Congress, he focused on issues such as national security, immigration reform, and veterans' affairs.
He was a key member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.Notable Works or Actions
Rooney co-sponsored several bills aimed at improving military readiness and supporting U.S. troops.
He introduced legislation to strengthen enforcement of federal laws against human trafficking.
As a member of Congress, he also supported initiatives promoting economic development in Ohio's 16th district.
Impact and Legacy
Tom Rooney's experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and his time in Congress have had lasting impacts on national security and law enforcement. His efforts to address public corruption, human trafficking, and veterans' affairs demonstrate a commitment to justice and community service.
Rooney's legacy also highlights the importance of public service and leadership at both state and federal levels.
Quotes by Tom Rooney
My great uncle Pvt. Tommy Rooney, USMC, was killed on Guam during the Pacific Campaign in World War II. I was named after him, so I always thought about him and wearing the uniform. The JAG Corps gave me that opportunity after law school.
I'm in regular contact with people who are still in the military-friends, family, people I served with, men and women I taught at West Point-and I look at every military issue through that lens. What they say or think weighs heavily on my mind.
Hey, I can't believe I got more than 1 percent considering I am not known and haven't campaigned.
He disgraced the city, he disgraced himself and he disgraced his family. He could have been a good mayor, but he blew it.
Projecting weakness will not make us safer or discourage attacks against us. We need to show leadership and strength by demonstrating that we will not tolerate violent acts against our people, and we will not leave our citizens or our interests vulnerable to an attack.
Protecting the dignity and the security our seniors have earned is a commitment that spans generations and party lines.
As a prosecutor, I've been in prisons. I've had the opportunity to see what they're like in America.