Robert Hart Weeks (April 1, 1930 – October 5, 2008[4]) was an American politician, U.S. Navy Captain, and businessman who served in the Vermont House of Representatives representing the town of Wallingford.[5] A Republican, Weeks was originally elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1994 and was subsequently elected in 2000.
Robert H. Weeks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Rutland-4 district | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Rutland-4 district | |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Hart Weeks April 1, 1930 Long Island, New York, US |
| Died | October 5, 2008 (aged 78) Wallingford, Vermont, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gerry Weeks[1] |
| Children | 5[2] |
| Relatives | Dave Weeks(Son)[3] |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1975 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Military career
editIn 1966, Weeks commissioned and took command of the Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655) Gold Crew, a nuclear fleet ballistic missile submarine.[6] At the time, he was the youngest officer ever to command a ballistic missile submarine. He spent five years commanding the Stimson, conducting Cold War strategic deterrent patrols in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.[7]
Political career
editWeeks was first elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1994, he served as the Clerk to the Transportation Committee and Institutions and Corrections Committee. He primarily ran on a platform of lower taxes, fiscal responsibility and job creation.[2]
Personal life
editRobert married Geraldine Weeks in 1952. They moved to Vermont in 1975. Together they had five children and seven grandchildren.[7] His son Dave Weeks serves in the Vermont Senate from Rutland County.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Vermonters in the Iraq war". rutlandherald.com. Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Weeks, Fallar battle for District 3 seat". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "State Senate candidates make their cases in Rutland County". rutlandherald.com. Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ http://www.ssbn655.org/eternal-patrol/obits/WeeksRobert.pdf
- ^ "Members of the 2002 Vermont House of Representatives". Vermont Legislature. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "COMMANDING OFFICERS SSBN 655". SSBN655. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Capt. Robert H. Weeks". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
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