Carol Boyd Hallett
American politician
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Carol Boyd Hallett (née Boyd; born October 16, 1937) is an American executive, former politician, and government official. A Republican, she served in the California State Assembly from the 29th district from 1976 to 1982 and served as the assembly's minority leader from 1978 to 1981.[1] She was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 1982 but was defeated by Democratic candidate Leo T. McCarthy.[1]
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George H. W. Bush
Carol Boyd Hallett | |
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| 14th Commissioner of the United States Customs Service | |
| In office November 3, 1989 – January 18, 1993 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | William von Raab |
| Succeeded by | George J. Weise |
| 6th United States Ambassador to the Bahamas | |
| In office November 17, 1986 – May 10, 1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Lev Dobriansky |
| Succeeded by | Chic Hecht |
| Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Paul V. Priolo |
| Succeeded by | Robert W. Naylor |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 29th district | |
| In office December 6, 1976 – November 30, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Nimmo |
| Succeeded by | Eric Seastrand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1937 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | James T. Hallett (m. 1958) |
| Occupation | Politician, business executive |
Hallett also served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas from 1986 to 1989 and as the Commissioner of the United States Customs Service from 1989 to 1993.[2][3] In 1995 she was named the first female President and CEO of the Air Transport Association, now known as Airlines for America.[4] In 2003 she became counsel to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.[clarification needed][5] Hallett is a pilot herself, with at least 5,000 flight hours logged as of 2022.[6]
In 2009, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Carol B. Hallett Award to honor those who have has provided significant contributions to the aerospace industry.[7]
Awards and honors
- 2003 McDonald Distinguished Statesman & Stateswoman of Aviation Award[8]
- 2023 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence[9]
- Carol B. Hallett Award named for her by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce