Dick King (politician)
American politician and educator (1934–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard A. King (August 30, 1934 – January 15, 2018) was an American educator and politician in the state of Washington.
Quick Facts Majority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Dick King | |
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Majority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives | |
In office January 10, 1977 – January 12, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Robert L. Charette |
Succeeded by | Gary A. Nelson |
Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives | |
In office January 12, 1981 – January 11, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Duane Berentson |
Succeeded by | Wayne Ehlers |
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
In office January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Jack Metcalf |
Succeeded by | Jeralita “Jeri” Costa |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-08-30)August 30, 1934 Ritzville, Washington, U.S. |
Died | January 15, 2018(2018-01-15) (aged 83) Port Angeles, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary King |
Alma mater | University of Washington (BA, MA) |
Profession | Teacher |
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King was born in Ritzville, Washington, and attended the University of Washington, attaining B.A. and M.A. degrees. King was also an educator, serving as a faculty member of the Everett Community College for 31 years until this retirement in the 1990s.[1] A Democrat, King represented the 38th district in the Washington State House, which included parts of Snohomish County.[2] From 1965 to 1994, he served 15 consecutive terms.[3] He and his wife Mary had 4 children.[1]
He died on January 15, 2018.[4]