Anthony J. Hope, the former head of the National Indian Gaming Commission and son of the late entertainer Bob Hope, died Monday, June 28, at a hospital near his home in Washington. He was 63. His death was announced by his sister, Linda Hope, that her brother passed from a stroke.
Mr. Hope, who was known as Tony, made a try at politics in 1986, entering the California Congressional race to fill the seat vacated by Representative Bobbi Fiedler, a Republican. Despite name recognition, Mr. Hope was beaten in the primary by the mayor of Simi Valley, Elton Gallegly, who went on to win in the general election and is still serving in Congress.Mr. Hope served in several federal roles. President Gerald R. Ford appointed him to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, President Jimmy Carter named him to the Government Management Improvement Council and President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Grace Commission, which was formed to find waste and fraud in the federal government. The first President George Bush appointed Mr. Hope as chairman of the gaming commission, which oversees the gambling enterprises of American Indian tribes. He was confirmed in 1990 and served through five years of the Clinton administration. |
He worked for years in Washington, where he was a partner with the Touche Ross & Company accounting firm.Mr. Hope had worked at 20th Century Fox studios as director of business affairs before moving to Washington. He also had a home in Hilton Head, S.C.
Anthony Jude Hope was one of four children adopted by Bob and Dolores Hope. He grew up in a Los Angeles suburb and graduated from Georgetown University and Harvard Law School. He also served in the Air Force.His father died on July , 27, 2003. Besides his sister Linda and his mother, Dolores, Mr. Hope is survived by his wife of 12 years, Paula Nickey Hope; his son, Zachary Hope of Santa Monica; his daughter, Miranda Hope of Washington; and his brother, William K. Hope of Oakland.
Mr. Hope, who was known as Tony, made a try at politics in 1986, entering the California Congressional race to fill the seat vacated by Representative Bobbi Fiedler, a Republican. Despite name recognition, Mr. Hope was beaten in the primary by the mayor of Simi Valley, Elton Gallegly, who went on to win in the general election and is still serving in Congress.Mr. Hope served in several federal roles. President Gerald R. Ford appointed him to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, President Jimmy Carter named him to the Government Management Improvement Council and President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Grace Commission, which was formed to find waste and fraud in the federal government. The first President George Bush appointed Mr. Hope as chairman of the gaming commission, which oversees the gambling enterprises of American Indian tribes. He was confirmed in 1990 and served through five years of the Clinton administration. |
He worked for years in Washington, where he was a partner with the Touche Ross & Company accounting firm.Mr. Hope had worked at 20th Century Fox studios as director of business affairs before moving to Washington. He also had a home in Hilton Head, S.C.
Anthony Jude Hope was one of four children adopted by Bob and Dolores Hope. He grew up in a Los Angeles suburb and graduated from Georgetown University and Harvard Law School. He also served in the Air Force.His father died on July , 27, 2003. Besides his sister Linda and his mother, Dolores, Mr. Hope is survived by his wife of 12 years, Paula Nickey Hope; his son, Zachary Hope of Santa Monica; his daughter, Miranda Hope of Washington; and his brother, William K. Hope of Oakland.
Anthony J. Hope, the former head of the National Indian Gaming Commission and son of the late entertainer Bob Hope, died Monday, June 28, at a hospital near his home in Washington. He was 63. His death was announced by his sister, Linda Hope, that her brother passed from a stroke.
Mr. Hope, who was known as Tony, made a try at politics in 1986, entering the California Congressional race to fill the seat vacated by Representative Bobbi Fiedler, a Republican. Despite name recognition, Mr. Hope was beaten in the primary by the mayor of Simi Valley, Elton Gallegly, who went on to win in the general election and is still serving in Congress.Mr. Hope served in several federal roles. President Gerald R. Ford appointed him to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, President Jimmy Carter named him to the Government Management Improvement Council and President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Grace Commission, which was formed to find waste and fraud in the federal government. The first President George Bush appointed Mr. Hope as chairman of the gaming commission, which oversees the gambling enterprises of American Indian tribes. He was confirmed in 1990 and served through five years of the Clinton administration. |
He worked for years in Washington, where he was a partner with the Touche Ross & Company accounting firm.Mr. Hope had worked at 20th Century Fox studios as director of business affairs before moving to Washington. He also had a home in Hilton Head, S.C.
Anthony Jude Hope was one of four children adopted by Bob and Dolores Hope. He grew up in a Los Angeles suburb and graduated from Georgetown University and Harvard Law School. He also served in the Air Force.His father died on July , 27, 2003. Besides his sister Linda and his mother, Dolores, Mr. Hope is survived by his wife of 12 years, Paula Nickey Hope; his son, Zachary Hope of Santa Monica; his daughter, Miranda Hope of Washington; and his brother, William K. Hope of Oakland.
Mr. Hope, who was known as Tony, made a try at politics in 1986, entering the California Congressional race to fill the seat vacated by Representative Bobbi Fiedler, a Republican. Despite name recognition, Mr. Hope was beaten in the primary by the mayor of Simi Valley, Elton Gallegly, who went on to win in the general election and is still serving in Congress.Mr. Hope served in several federal roles. President Gerald R. Ford appointed him to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, President Jimmy Carter named him to the Government Management Improvement Council and President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Grace Commission, which was formed to find waste and fraud in the federal government. The first President George Bush appointed Mr. Hope as chairman of the gaming commission, which oversees the gambling enterprises of American Indian tribes. He was confirmed in 1990 and served through five years of the Clinton administration. |
He worked for years in Washington, where he was a partner with the Touche Ross & Company accounting firm.Mr. Hope had worked at 20th Century Fox studios as director of business affairs before moving to Washington. He also had a home in Hilton Head, S.C.
Anthony Jude Hope was one of four children adopted by Bob and Dolores Hope. He grew up in a Los Angeles suburb and graduated from Georgetown University and Harvard Law School. He also served in the Air Force.His father died on July , 27, 2003. Besides his sister Linda and his mother, Dolores, Mr. Hope is survived by his wife of 12 years, Paula Nickey Hope; his son, Zachary Hope of Santa Monica; his daughter, Miranda Hope of Washington; and his brother, William K. Hope of Oakland.
