Georgette Valle Explained

Georgette Valle
State House1:Washington
District1:31st district
Term Start1:1965
Term End1:1976
State House2:Washington
District2:31st district
Term Start2:1973
Term End2:1983
State House3:Washington
District3:34th district
Term Start3:1987
Term End3:1997
Successor3:Dow Constantine
Birth Date:31 October 1924
Birth Place:Blue Earth, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Minnesota
Occupation:Occupational therapist

Georgette W. Valle (Vikingstad; October 31, 1924 – July 10, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Washington. Valle served in the Washington House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 31st District, as well as the 34th District.[1] [2]

Biography

Valle worked on local campaigns and served as legislative chairwoman for the Highline chapter of the National Organization of Women. She later became legislative chairwoman of the Democratic Party's 1969 task force, and acted as a catalyst for bringing environmentalists in touch with the Democratic Caucus.[3] She was an alumna of the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in occupational therapy and worked as an occupational therapist.[4] [5] She was married to Odd Valle, originally from Norway, who was a dentist.[6] Valle died in her sleep at home on July 10, 2024, at the age of 99.[7] Washington State Governor Jay Inslee directed flags at all state agency facilities to be lowered to half-staff on July 30, 2024 in her honor.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Georgette Valle. wa.gov. 10 February 2015.
  2. Web site: Former political powerhouse, Burien's Georgette Valle, to release second book, "Courageous Women". https://web.archive.org/web/20121105211446/http://www.westseattleherald.com/2012/10/26/features/former-political-powerhouse-buriens-georgette. dead. 5 November 2012. West Seattle Herald / White Center News. 10 February 2015.
  3. Web site: Georgette Valle.
  4. Web site: Georgette Valle. Washington State Legislature. 1. February 10, 2015.
  5. Web site: Spokane Daily Chronicle - Google News Archive Search. google.com. 10 February 2015.
  6. Web site: Georgette Valle, Former State Legislator, Enjoying New Home at Burien Town Square. The B-Town (Burien) Blog - Burien News. 15 August 2012 . 10 February 2015.
  7. Web site: Remembering the life of Georgette Valle . 2024-07-29 . obituaries.seattletimes.com . en.