Albert Bauer (June 6, 1928 – April 21, 2021) was an American politician in the American state of Washington.
Albert Bauer | |
|---|---|
 Albert Bauer in 1971 | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office 1981–2001 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office 1973–1981 | |
| Succeeded by | Joseph E. King |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1928 Lewistown, Montana |
| Died | April 21, 2021 (aged 92) Vancouver, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | teacher, politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Early life
editBauer was born in Lewistown, Montana and attended Clark Community College, Portland State College, and Oregon State University. A Navy veteran, he was a teacher before entering politics.[1]
Career
editBauer was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1971 to the 49th district, and served until 1980, when he ran for the state senate. In the latter three years, he served as the House Democratic Caucus Chairman. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1981 to 2001 as a Democrat representing the 48th district.[2] From 1999 to 2001, he was Senate Vice President Pro Tempore.[1]
Awards and honors
editBauer Hall at Clark College is named in his honour.[1] He has received many awards, including the Washington State School Principals’ Legislator of the Year Award, Mother Joseph Legislative Award, Betty Sharff Memorial Award, HOSTS Corporation, Personal Commitment to Improve Education, Phi Delta Kappa Award, Bauer Hall, and the Washington State Educational Service District’s Walter G. Turner Award.[1]
Personal life
editBauer was married to Patricia and has three children.
He died of a stroke on April 21, 2021, in Vancouver, Washington, at age 92.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Albert Bauer Obituary (2021) - Vancouver, WA - The Columbian". Obits.columbian.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.