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 | |
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 Sawyer in 1967 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office 1955–1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 18, 1925 Puyallup, Washington |
| Died | August 19, 2015 (aged 90) Tacoma, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Carla Sawyer, Colleen Shields, Cindy Schuur, Craig Sawyer, Clark Sawyer |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Profession | Lawyer |
References
- Sharp, N.W.; Sharp, J.R. (1997). American Legislative Leaders in the West, 1911-1994. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313302121.
- "Washington Secretary of State - Oral History: Leonard Sawyer". apps.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-01-04. Retrieved 2012-10-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Washington Education. Washington Education Association. 1968.
- http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tribnet/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-sawyer&pid=175820151
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