Leonard A. Sawyer

Leonard Alson Sawyer (May 18, 1925 – August 19, 2015) was a politician in the American state of Washington.[1] He represented the 25th district (Pierce County) as a Democrat initially elected in 1955, serving until 1975.[2] He was Speaker of the House from 1973 to 1977.[3] He was born in Puyallup, Washington and attended the University of Washington Law School. A veteran of World War II in the United States Navy, Sawyer was an attorney.[4] On August 19, 2015, Sawyer died at the age of 90.[5]

Leonard A. Sawyer
Sawyer in 1967
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 25th district
In office
1955–1975
Personal details
Born(1925-05-18)May 18, 1925
Puyallup, Washington
DiedAugust 19, 2015(2015-08-19) (aged 90)
Seatac, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenCarla Sawyer, Colleen Shields, Cindy Schuur, Craig Sawyer, Clark Sawyer
Alma materUniversity of Washington
ProfessionLawyer

References

  1. Sharp, N.W.; Sharp, J.R. (1997). American Legislative Leaders in the West, 1911-1994. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313302121.
  2. "Washington Secretary of State - Oral History: Leonard Sawyer". apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2012-10-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Washington Education. Washington Education Association. 1968.
  5. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tribnet/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-sawyer&pid=175820151
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