OCCUPATION: Small business owner, food processingcompany;
self-employed farmer and rancher for 39 years.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Commercial production of hazelnuts, Christmas trees, and forestation.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 4 years, Fresno State College, majoring in plant science; private pilot's license.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chairman, Yamhill County Budget Committee; Yamhill County Road Improvement Committee.
FAMILY: Gary and Kathy have been happily married for 36 years. They have five children and one grandchild.
Education First
"In the four years I've worked with Gary on the Senate Education committee,
he has always been there looking out for the students in his district.
A vote for Gary George is a vote for quality education."
Tom Hartung, Chair, Senate Education Committee
Our Future
"Gary George understands the importance of engaging our children in
positive and productive activities. His longtime support of our local Future
Farmers of America program is beneficial to our entire community."
Ron Stebbins, FFA instructor
Community Spirit
"We can count on Gary George on the coast. He's a strong supporter
of the fishing industry; he's not just in it for himself, he's there for
the whole community."
Ron Briggs, fisherman
Accountability
"I have known Gary for over 10 years and have worked by his side in
the Legislature. His understanding of budgeting has brought accountability
back to state government. A vote for Gary George keeps your tax dollars
working more efficiently for you."
Leslie Lewis, State Representative
Affordable Health Care
"Gary has worked hard to ensure Oregonians have access to affordable
health care. We need him back in the state Senate."
Gracie Strom
Agriculture
"As Chair of the Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
and as a long-time steward of the land on his own family farm, Gary George
has the understanding we need in Salem to help preserve and protect our
state's vital natural resources."
Paulette Pyle, OFS/AG-PAC Trustee
Any questions? Call Senator Gary George at home, 538-4122 or 265-7789.
(This information furnished by Friends of Gary George.)