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Georgette Valle

Georgette Valle

American politician from Washington

Georgette W. Valle (née Vikingstad; October 31, 1924) is an American former 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]

Quick Facts Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district district, Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 34th district district ...

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 is an alumna of the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in occupational therapy and has worked as an occupational therapist.[4][5] She was married to Odd Valle, originally from Norway, who was a dentist.[6]

References

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    "Georgette Valle". wa.gov. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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    "Former political powerhouse, Burien's Georgette Valle, to release second book, "Courageous Women"". West Seattle Herald / White Center News. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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    "Georgette Valle".
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    "Georgette Valle" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. p. 1. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
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    "Spokane Daily Chronicle - Google News Archive Search". google.com. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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    "Georgette Valle, Former State Legislator, Enjoying New Home at Burien Town Square". The B-Town (Burien) Blog - Burien News. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2015.


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