About Gary George
Lived 1943 – 2021 (aged 77). Gary George was an American politician.
Gary Lawrence George (November 17, 1943 – June 19, 2021) was a Republican politician from Oregon. He served in the Oregon State Senate from 1997 to 2009, representing District 12.
George and his wife, Kathy, owned a hazelnut farm, processing plant and a Christmas tree farm outside Newberg. They had five children, including politician Larry George.
George ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives in 1990, but lost. He was first elected to the Oregon Senate in 1996.
In 2008, George and Representative Kim Thatcher led an unsuccessful effort to repeal gay rights legislation passed by the 2007 legislature.
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Who was Gary George?
American politician
When was Gary George born?
Gary George was born on 17 November 1943.
When did Gary George die?
Gary George died on 19 June 2021 in Newberg, Oregon, Oregon.
What was Gary George's occupation?
Gary George was a politician.
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Gary George was American.
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· DBpedia: Gary George (Oregon politician)
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