Gary George (Oregon politician)
| Gary George | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 12th district | |
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In office 1997–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy George |
| Children | Larry George, Christy George Cooke |
| Residence | Newberg, Oregon |
| Occupation | Hazelnut Farmer |
Gary George is a Republican politician from the US state of Oregon. He was a member of the Oregon State Senate from 1997 to 2009, representing District 12.
George and his wife Kathy own a hazelnut farm and processing plant and a christmas tree farm outside Newberg. They have five children including current state senator Larry George (R-OR, 13th).[1]
George ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in 1990, but lost. He first won a seat in the Senate in 1996.
George and Representative Kim Thatcher led an unsuccessful effort in 2008 to repeal gay rights legislation passed by the 2007 legislature.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ http://oregonvotes.org/nov596/voters.guide/SSEN/GEORGE.HTM
- ↑ "Oregon's gay-rights law target of initiative". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. March 16, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2008.
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