Albert Bauer (June 6, 1928 – April 21, 2021) was an American politician in the American state of Washington.

Albert Bauer
Albert Bauer in 1971
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 49th district
In office
1981–2001
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 49th district
In office
1973–1981
Succeeded byJoseph E. King
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
1971–1973
Personal details
Born(1928-06-06)June 6, 1928
Lewistown, Montana
DiedApril 21, 2021(2021-04-21) (aged 92)
Vancouver, Washington
Political partyDemocratic
Occupationteacher, politician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy

Early life

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Bauer was born in Lewistown, Montana and attended Clark Community College, Portland State College, and Oregon State University. A Navy veteran, he was a teacher before entering politics.[1]

Career

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Bauer was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 1971 to the 49th district, and served until 1980, when he ran for the state senate. In the latter three years, he served as the House Democratic Caucus Chairman. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1981 to 2001 as a Democrat representing the 48th district.[2] From 1999 to 2001, he was Senate Vice President Pro Tempore.[1]

Awards and honors

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Bauer Hall at Clark College is named in his honour.[1] He has received many awards, including the Washington State School Principals’ Legislator of the Year Award, Mother Joseph Legislative Award, Betty Sharff Memorial Award, HOSTS Corporation, Personal Commitment to Improve Education, Phi Delta Kappa Award, Bauer Hall, and the Washington State Educational Service District’s Walter G. Turner Award.[1]

Personal life

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Bauer was married to Patricia and has three children.

He died of a stroke on April 21, 2021, in Vancouver, Washington, at age 92.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Albert Bauer Obituary (2021) - Vancouver, WA - The Columbian". Obits.columbian.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.