Former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale

National News:

Washington, D.C. ­– Former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale, 71, passed away today after losing his battle with COVID-19.

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on Hale’s passing:

“As Navajo Nation President, Albert Hale worked to provide a greater voice for Chapters in Tribal government. My prayers and deepest condolences are with President Hale’s family members, loved ones, and the people of the Navajo Nation whom he served.”

Hale served as the second president of the Navajo Nation from 1995 until 1998. Prior to his elected offices, Hale served as assistant attorney general for the Navajo Nation and was special counsel to the tribal council.

Hale served 2011 to 2017 in the Arizona State House of Representatives.

“As a former president of the Navajo Nation, he is remembered for his service and dedication to the Navajo People, which continued beyond the borders of the Nation when he was called to represent our district in the Arizona Legislature,” Tribal Council Speaker Seth Damon said. “We recognize his positive contributions to the development of numerous initiatives that have advanced the causes of Navajo People both at home and abroad.”