Gordon Walgren
Gordon Walgren | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives | |
In office 1966–1966 | |
Member of the Washington Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office 1967–1980 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bremerton, Washington | March 7, 1933
Died | March 13, 2018 Bremerton, Washington | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Gordon Lee Walgren (March 7, 1933 – March 13, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer.
Walgren was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives in November 1966 and served the remaining term in 1966.[1] Walgren served in the Washington State Senator from 1967 to 1980, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1975 onward.[2] He was convicted of racketeering prior to the 1980 election, however he still won the primary.[3]
He was born in Bremerton, Washington and graduated from Bremerton High School. He earned a Business and Doctor of Law degrees from the University of Washington.
Walgren was convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and violations of the Travel Act.[4] Two of the three counts - mail fraud and racketeering - were later overturned.[5]
Walgren was a lawyer and businessman. In 2013, Walgren published his memoir: Close To The Flames. Walgren died at his home on March 13, 2018.[6][7]
References
- ^ Members of the Washington Legislature
- ^ "Gordon Walgren Receives Fire Chiefs Highest Honor". Washington Fire Chiefs, June 9, 2011.
- ^ "The Walgren Flap". Spokane Daily Chronicle, October 22, 1980.
- ^ United States v. Bagnariol, 665 F.2d 877 (9th Cir. 1981).
- ^ Spokane Chronicle Sept. 14, 1989
- ^ Gordon Walgren, lawyer and former lawmaker, dies at 85
- ^ Gordon Lee Walgren-obituary
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