George Gilman (Oregon politician)

George Gilman (1939 – December 2, 2016)[1] was a politician from the U.S. state of Oregon. He served as the state representative for District 55 of the Oregon House of Representatives, the second largest House district in Oregon, from 2003 to 2011. A Republican, he served as vice-chair of the Transportation Committee as vice-chair and the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development.

George Gilman
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 55th district
In office
2003–2011
Succeeded byMike McLane
Personal details
Born1939 (1939)
Portland, Oregon
DiedDecember 2, 2016(2016-12-02) (aged 76–77)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Sandy Gilman
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(m. 1962)​
ResidenceMedford, Oregon
Alma materOregon State University
Southern Oregon University

Gilman represented the people of Lake and Crook Counties and of portions of Jackson, Deschutes, and Klamath counties. He was elected to the newly created District 55 in November 2002, and was elected to a fourth term in 2008.

Early life and education

Gilman was born in Portland, Oregon and resided in Medford, graduating from Crater High School in Central Point, where he served as district treasurer in the Southern Oregon District of the Oregon FFA Association and received the Star Farmer Degree. He majored in dairy husbandry at Oregon State University, then returned home to attend to the family dairy farm, receiving his BS degree with honors from Southern Oregon College.

Political career

In 1986, he was elected to represent House District 50, serving during the 1987-89 sessions. After retiring from the House of Representatives and leaving office, he was employed by Access, Inc., a community action agency, and next by Pacific Retirement Services, where he spent the next 11 years managing the Foster Grandparent Program in three southern Oregon counties.[2]

Personal life

He and his wife Sandy, who also served as his legislative assistant, were married in 1962, having two children and two grandchildren, both of whom have participated in his campaign activities. He died on December 2, 2016 due to leukemia.[1]

References
  1. "Local community leader George Gilman passes away". KOBI5. December 2, 2016.
  2. Budnick, Nick (December 21, 2010). "Two area legislators leaving office". The Bulletin.
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