Dick Barrett (politician)

Dick Barrett (born July 23, 1942) is a Democratic member of the Montana Legislature.[1] He was elected to House District 93[2] which represents a portion of the Missoula area and was the State Senator of District 45 before his retirement in 2021, with his last official session occurring in 2019. During his farewell remarks to the Montana Senate Chamber on April 25, 2019 at the Montana Capitol Building in Helena, Montana, Senator Barrett serenaded his fellow members with his rendition of Arthur Sullivan's and W. S. Gilbert's "When all night long a chap remains" from their 19th century comedic opera, Iolanthe. His rendition was recorded by the Montana Public Affairs Network and can be enjoyed here.

Dick Barrett
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 5, 2015 – January 4, 2021
Preceded byFred Thomas
Succeeded byEllie Boldman
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 47th district
In office
January 7, 2013 – January 5, 2015
Preceded byRon Erickson
Succeeded byCliff Larsen
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 93rd district
In office
January 5, 2009 – January 7, 2013
Succeeded byDouglas Coffin
Personal details
Born (1942-07-23) July 23, 1942 (age 82)
Upland, California
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceMissoula, Montana
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison

References

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  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  2. ^ Montana Legislature. "Dick Barrett". Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.