Howard C. Nielson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Howard C. Nielson
Member of the Utah Senate from the 16th district
In office January 20, 1997 – January 14, 2001
Preceded by	Charles H. Stewart
Succeeded by	Curt Bramble
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1991
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Bill Orton
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives
In office January 8, 1973 – January 12, 1975
Succeeded by	Ronald L. Rencher
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
In office January 9, 1967 – January 12, 1975
Personal details
Born	(1924-09-12)September 12, 1924 Richfield, Utah, U.S.
Died	May 20, 2020(2020-05-20) (aged 95)
Political party	Republican
Spouses	Julie Adams (died 2003) Donna Packard (2006–2015; her death)
Children	7 (including Howard Jr.)
Alma mater	University of Utah (B.S.) University of Oregon (M.S.) Stanford University (M.B.A., Ph.D)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Air Forces
Years of service	1943–1946
Rank	Sergeant
Battles/wars	World War II

Howard Curtis Nielson (September 12, 1924 – May 20, 2020) was an American Republican politician.

He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from Utah and served four terms, from January 3, 1983 to January 3, 1991. While in Congress, Nielson sponsored two resolutions calling on Israel to reopen Palestinian schools and colleges.

He also cosponsored a bill to limit tobacco advertising. He also was a leading proponent of releasing the names of people who tested positive for AIDS to Public Health Officials.

Nielson died on May 20, 2020 at the age of 95.