Gordon Walgren
Gordon Lee Walgren (March 7, 1933 – March 13, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer. He was born in Bremerton, Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Walgren was appointed to the Washington House of Representatives in November 1966 and served the remaining term in 1966.[1] Walgren served in the Washington State Senator from 1967 to 1980, and was Senate Majority Leader from 1975 onward.[2]
Walgren was convicted of mail fraud, racketeering, and violations of the Travel Act.[3] Two of the three counts - mail fraud and racketeering - were later overturned.[4]
Walgren died at his home on March 13, 2018 in Bremerton at the age of 85.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Members of the Washington Legislature
- ↑ "Gordon Walgren Receives Fire Chiefs Highest Honor". Archived 2012-03-30 at the Wayback Machine Washington Fire Chiefs, June 9, 2011.
- ↑ United States v. Bagnariol, 665 F.2d 877 (9th Cir. 1981).
- ↑ Spokane Chronicle Sept. 14, 1989
- ↑ Gordon Walgren, lawyer and former lawmaker, dies at 85
- ↑ Gordon Lee Walgren-obituary
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