BONER, William Hill (1945-)
Democrat of Tennessee 
5th congressional district
Served in House 1979-1987
Biography
A Representative from Tennessee; born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., February 14, 1945; attended Warner public school, 1953-1959; graduated, East Nashville Senior High School, Nashville, Tenn., 1963; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1967; M.A., George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn., 1969; member of the Tennessee state house of representatives, 1970-1972, 1974-1976; engaged in banking profession, 1972-1976; law clerk, 1976-1977; member of the Tennessee state senate, 1976-1978; J.D., YMCA Night Law School, Nashville, Tenn., 1978; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the four succeeding Congresses, served until his resignation on October 5, 1987 (January 3, 1979-October 5, 1987); mayor of Nashville, Tenn., 1987-1991; educator; television show host.Courtesy of Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
