Bethany Hall-Long and Her Family

Dana and Bethany were high school sweethearts at Indian River High School and grew up two miles apart in lower Sussex County. They have been married since 1987. Dana is a U.S. Navy Veteran and an active member of various community organizations. He coaches baseball, football, and basketball with their son, Brock. Dana is a member of American Legion Post #25.

Brock is an active twelve year old boy,enjoying youth soccer, basketball, football, and baseball. Brock really enjoys helping his mom campaign, especially at parades and grocery stores.

Bethany grew up on a farm in Sussex County with her two older brothers. She graduated top of her class in 1981 at I.R. and was an active leader (class officer, drum majorette, captain of cheerleading) and competitive sports player (All-Conference hockey, track co-captain). She was selected for Boys and Girls State and was in the first class of the Governor's School for Excellence. She was the top graduate in all her collegiate programs. Bethany traveled the east coast with her husband in the U.S. Navy. In each community, Bethany was honored with various awards for her community leadership and volunteerism.

During Dana's last tour at the Pentagon, Bethany became very active in grassroots politics and community activism. She worked as a nurse manager and home care nurse in Northern Virginia while completing her PhD at an early age. She served as a U.S. Senate and USDHHS fellow, receiving numerous awards for her community work and public policy activities on Capitol Hill.

Her record in Delaware and at the University of Delaware (U.D.) speaks for itself. She was the first nursing faculty at U.D. to receive the University-wide excellence in teaching award and is currently an Asscoiate Profesor & Interim Director of the School of Nursing. Bethany's research and community service record with at risk groups such as pregnant teens, diabetics, homeless and the mentally ill, makes her a nationally recognized health scientist.

Descended from Colonel David Hall, a judge, lawyer and 15th Governor of Delaware (1802), serving the community is in her blood. Her great-grandfather, David C. Hall, was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives (1916-1920).

Bethany's record of community volunteerism is extensive and her work in public policy is superior. She is a strong voice for our community.