Victor G. Atiyeh

American politician (1923-2014)

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
Atiyeh in May 2012.
32nd Governor of Oregon
In office
January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987
Preceded byRobert Straub
Succeeded byNeil Goldschmidt
Personal details
Born
Victor George Atiyeh

(1923-02-20)February 20, 1923
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 2014(2014-07-20) (aged 91)
Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity 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

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  1. "Former Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh dead at 91". Statesman Journal. USA Today. July 20, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.

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