Brenda Hale (Northern Ireland politician) facts for kids
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Brenda Hale
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Lagan Valley |
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| In office 5 May 2011 – 30 January 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Butler |
| Succeeded by | Pat Catney |
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| Born | 29 January 1968 Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Mark Hale (died 2009, KIA) |
| Children | 2
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Brenda Hale, who was born on January 29, 1968, is a politician from Northern Ireland. She is part of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which is a Unionist political party. From 2011 to 2017, she served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Lagan Valley area in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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Who is Brenda Hale?
Brenda Hale is known for her work in politics in Northern Ireland. She represented the people of Lagan Valley in the Northern Ireland Assembly. This Assembly is like a parliament for Northern Ireland, where laws are made and important decisions are discussed. She was an MLA, which means she was elected by the public to speak for them.
Helping Others After a Loss
Brenda Hale's husband, Mark Hale, was a soldier in the British Army. Sadly, he was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. After this, Brenda began to help other families who had lost loved ones in the military. She spoke with the Ministry of Defence, which is the government department in charge of the armed forces. She worked to support "war widows," which are people whose spouses died while serving in the military.
As of August 2015, Brenda Hale also became a Political Member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. This board helps to oversee and guide the police service in Northern Ireland.
Her Book: I Married A Soldier
In 2017, Brenda Hale wrote a book called I Married A Soldier. This book shares her personal story. It talks about her family life with her husband and their two daughters. The book also explains how her experiences led her to become involved in politics in Northern Ireland.
Special Recognition
Brenda Hale received a special honor in 2018. She was appointed an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. The OBE is an award given by the British monarch to people who have made a great contribution to their country. She received this award for her service in politics.
