Jim Weaver (Oregon politician)
Jim Weaver | |
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John Dellenback | |
Succeeded by | Peter DeFazio |
Personal details | |
Born | James Howard Weaver August 8, 1927 Brookings, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | October 6, 2020 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 93)
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Oregon (BS) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
James Howard Weaver (August 8, 1927 – October 6, 2020) was an American businessman, politician, and World War II veteran who served as a Democrat in the United States Congress, representing Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1975 to 1987.[1]
He was known as an advocate for environmental protections, especially those relating to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest region.[2]
Early life and education
Weaver was born in Brookings, South Dakota, the son of Leo C. and Alice (Flittie) Weaver.[3] He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of seventeen and served in World War II on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific.[4] Weaver moved to Oregon from Des Moines, Iowa, in 1947 to attend the University of Oregon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1952.[5][6]
Career
Prior to entering Congress, Weaver worked for a publishing company. In 1959, he was hired as a staff member for the Oregon Department of Agriculture. In 1960, Weaver was hired by a real estate development company, eventually becoming a developer of apartment and office buildings. He was a delegate to the 1960 and 1964 Democratic National Conventions.
In
In 1986, Weaver was selected as the Democratic nominee for
Legacy
In 2008, a trail around Oregon's Waldo Lake was renamed as the "Jim Weaver Loop Trail" in honor of Weaver.[11]
Weaver died in Eugene on October 6, 2020, at the age of 93.[12]
References
- ^ The Register-Guard (Oct 7, 2020). "Jim Weaver, Oregon's 'profound environmental congressman,' dies at 93". oregonlive. Retrieved Oct 7, 2020.
- Register-Guard. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ISBN 9780028646220.
- ^ Taylor, Ted. Voice of Conscience: Jim Weaver speaks out on war, elections, the environment, and 'two kinds of people.' Archived 2012-02-04 at the Wayback Machine October 24, 2002, accessed November 15, 2006.
- ^ "Former Oregon Congressman James "Jim" Weaver dies at 93". AP NEWS. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ "Collection: James Weaver papers | Special Collections and University Archives Collections Database". scua.uoregon.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
- ^ James Weaver (12 December 2012). "How a House filibuster killed nuclear plants". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Kurtz, Howard. "Controversy No Stranger To Weaver." The Washington Post, May 21, 1985: A17.
- ^ Panel Says Oregon Democrat Violated House Ethics Rules. New York Times. October 8, 1986.
- ^ None, None. "Clarification Weaver Report Erred." The Oregonian, August 24, 1991: A19.
- ^ Palmer, Susan. "Honored for land he fought to protect." Register Guard, September 30, 2008: B1, B3.
- Register-Guard. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
Further reading
- Weaver, James (February 28, 1985). "The Town That Was Poisoned" (PDF). United States Government Printing Office: Pages 4185–4189, 99th United States Congress, 1st Session.
- Weaver, James (April 24, 2001). "Slow Medical Sleuthing". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
External links
- United States Congress. "Jim Weaver (id: W000227)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN