Gary George (Oregon politician)

Gary George was 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.

Gary George
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 12th district
In office
1997–2009
Preceded byStan Bunn
Personal details
DiedJune 19, 2021
Newberg, Oregon
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathy George
ChildrenCheryl Mueller, Larry George, Christy Cooke, David George, Shaun George
ResidenceNewberg, Oregon
OccupationHazelnut Farmer

George and his wife Kathy owned a hazelnut farm and processing plant and a christmas tree farm outside Newberg. They have five children including former 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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Oregon Secretary of State: That Trail's Gone Cold!". Oregonvotes.org. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  2. ^ "Oregon's gay-rights law target of initiative". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. March 16, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2008.