Paul Holvey
Paul Holvey | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Tobias Read |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Floyd Prozanski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1954 (age 67–68) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Lane Community College Central Washington University University of Oregon |
Paul R. Holvey (born January 1954) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 8 since his appointment in January 2004.
Early career and education[]
Holvey began his career as an apprentice in the carpentry industry, which led him into later becoming a journeyman in the carpenters union. As a carpenter, foreman, and project superintendent, Holvey has worked in Oregon, Washington, California and Alaska.[1] Holvey attended Lane Community College and Central Washington University, and received a certificate[1] from the University of Oregon's Labor Education and Research Center.[1]
Oregon House[]
Holvey was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives in January 2004, to replace Floyd Prozanski, who had resigned to accept an appointment to a seat in the state Senate.[2] He was elected to the seat in November 2004.[1]
Family[]
Holvey and his wife Terrie reside in south Eugene along with their three Yorkshire Terriers. He also has a son, Justin, and daughter in-law, Carla.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Biography, Representative Paul Holvey". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ^ Har, Janie (January 20, 2004). "Labor organizer gets House seat". The Oregonian. p. B5.
External links[]
- Campaign website
- Legislative website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Paul R. Holvey (OR) profile
- Follow the Money - Paul R Holvey
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