Dick King (politician)

Richard A. King (August 30, 1934 – January 15, 2018) was a politician in the American state of Washington.

Dick King
King in 1967
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
1965–1994
Personal details
Born(1934-08-30)August 30, 1934
Ritzville, Washington
DiedJanuary 15, 2018(2018-01-15) (aged 83)
Port Angeles, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary King
ResidenceEverett, Washington
Professioneducator

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 House, which included points 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 January 15, 2018.[4]

References

  1. Washington (State). Office of the Governor; Washington (State). Office of the Secretary of State (1994). Washington State Yearbook. Information Press. ISSN 0736-3850. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  2. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Richard "Dick" King". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  3. "State of Washington Members of the Legislature 1889 – 2011" (PDF). 1 June 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  4. 30-year legislator Dick King dies at 83
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