Victor G. Atiyeh
Victor George "Vic" Atiyeh (February 20, 1923 – July 20, 2014) was an American politician. He was the 32nd Governor of Oregon from 1979 until 1987. He was a member of the Republican Party. He was the first elected governor of Arab descent in the United States. He was re-elected against future governor Ted Kulongoski with 61.6 percent of the vote in 1982, the biggest margin in 32 years.
Victor G. Atiyeh | |
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 Atiyeh in May 2012. | |
| 32nd Governor of Oregon | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Straub |
| Succeeded by | Neil Goldschmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Victor George Atiyeh February 20, 1923 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 2014 (aged 91) Beaverton, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
Atiyeh was born in Portland, Oregon. His father was a Syrian immigrant. He was married and had two children.
Atiyeh died from renal failure caused by a fall on July 20, 2014 in Beaverton, Oregon. He was 91.[1]
References
- "Former Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh dead at 91". Statesman Journal. USA Today. July 20, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
Other websites
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Victor Atiyeh.
- Records of Governor Victor G. Atiyeh's Administration in Oregon Governor's Records Guide (January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987) from the Oregon State Archives
- Biography on Oregon Historical Society website
- Victor Atiyeh Collection Archived 2015-04-02 at the Wayback Machine of personal papers, Pacific University
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