George Gilman (Oregon politician)
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George Gilman is a politician from the U.S. state
of Oregon
. He is the state representative for District 55 of the Oregon House of Representatives
, the second largest House district in Oregon. He is a Republican
and for the 2009 legislative session, serves on the Transportation Committee as vice-chair and the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development.
Gilman represents the people of Lake
and Crook
Counties and of portions of Jackson
, Deschutes
, and Klamath
counties. He was elected to the newly created District 55 in November 2002, and was elected to a fourth term in 2008.
and has lived in Oregon all of his life. He graduated from Crater High School
in Central Point
, where he served as district treasurer for Future Farmers of America (FFA) and received the Star Farmer degree. He majored in dairy husbandry at Oregon State University
, then returned home to attend to the family dairy farm, where he milked cows in the morning and attended college in the afternoon, receiving his BS degree with honors from Southern Oregon College
(now known as Southern Oregon University).
A third-generation dairy farmer, Gilman spent 26 years in the dairy industry. In 1986, he was elected to represent House District 50, serving during the 1987-89 sessions. After leaving office he was employed by Access, Inc., a community action agency, and next by Pacific Retirement Services, where he spent the next 11 years managing the Foster Grandparent Program in three southern Oregon counties.
Gilman has served on and chaired the Oregon Dairy Products Commission, Oregon Community Service Commission, Oregon Beef Council, Rogue Community College
Board of Directors, Rogue Valley Transit
Board, and Quail Point Rotary Club. He is currently a member of the State Lands Advisory Committee, Honorary Advisory Board of the Oregon-Fujian
Sister State Association, Council of State Governments
, West, Addictions Recovery Center Board, and the Governor's Commission on Senior Services.
He and his wife Sandy, who also serves as his legislative assistant, have been married 45 years. They have two adult children and two grandchildren, both of whom have participated in his campaign activities.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. He is the state representative for District 55 of the Oregon House of Representatives
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 57,000. The House meets at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem....
, the second largest House district in Oregon. He is a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
and for the 2009 legislative session, serves on the Transportation Committee as vice-chair and the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development.
Gilman represents the people of Lake
Lake County, Oregon
Lake County is a county in the high desert south central region of the U.S. state of Oregon, so named for the many lakes found within its boundaries, including Lake Abert, Hart Lake Reservoir, and Goose Lake. While Lake is among Oregon's largest counties, it is sparsely populated with 7,895...
and Crook
Crook County, Oregon
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 19,182 people, 7,354 households, and 5,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile . There were 8,264 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile...
Counties and of portions of Jackson
Jackson County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument* Crater Lake National Park * Klamath National Forest * Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest * Umpqua National Forest -Demographics:...
, Deschutes
Deschutes County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Deschutes National Forest * Newberry National Volcanic Monument-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 115,367 people, 45,595 households, and 31,962 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 54,583...
, and Klamath
Klamath County, Oregon
-National protected areas:* Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge* Crater Lake National Park * Deschutes National Forest * Fremont National Forest * Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge* Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge...
counties. He was elected to the newly created District 55 in November 2002, and was elected to a fourth term in 2008.
Biography
Gilman lives in MedfordMedford, Oregon
Medford is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2010 US Census, the city had a total population of 74,907 and a metropolitan area population of 207,010, making the Medford MSA the 4th largest metro area in Oregon...
and has lived in Oregon all of his life. He graduated from Crater High School
Crater High School
Crater High School is a public high school in Central Point, Oregon, United States.- Small School Initiative :Beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, a program called the Small School Initiative was established in Crater after a monetary grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation...
in Central Point
Central Point, Oregon
Central Point is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,165 as of July 1, 2009 The city shares its southern border with Medford and is a part of the Medford metropolitan area...
, where he served as district treasurer for Future Farmers of America (FFA) and received the Star Farmer degree. He majored in dairy husbandry at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
, then returned home to attend to the family dairy farm, where he milked cows in the morning and attended college in the afternoon, receiving his BS degree with honors from Southern Oregon College
Southern Oregon University
is a public liberal arts college located in Ashland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1926, it was formerly known as Southern Oregon College and Southern Oregon State College . SOU offers criminology, natural sciences, including environmental science, Shakespearean studies and theatre arts programs...
(now known as Southern Oregon University).
A third-generation dairy farmer, Gilman spent 26 years in the dairy industry. In 1986, he was elected to represent House District 50, serving during the 1987-89 sessions. After leaving office he was employed by Access, Inc., a community action agency, and next by Pacific Retirement Services, where he spent the next 11 years managing the Foster Grandparent Program in three southern Oregon counties.
Gilman has served on and chaired the Oregon Dairy Products Commission, Oregon Community Service Commission, Oregon Beef Council, Rogue Community College
Rogue Community College
Rogue Community College is a 2-year, community college with campuses in both Jackson County and Josephine County, falling roughly in the geographic region known as the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon.-Accreditation:...
Board of Directors, Rogue Valley Transit
Rogue Valley Transportation District
Rogue Valley Transportation District is a transportation district serving the greater Jackson County area. The district serves the cities of Medford, Ashland, White City, Phoenix, Talent, Jacksonville, and Central Point...
Board, and Quail Point Rotary Club. He is currently a member of the State Lands Advisory Committee, Honorary Advisory Board of the Oregon-Fujian
Fujian
' , formerly romanised as Fukien or Huguing or Foukien, is a province on the southeast coast of mainland China. Fujian is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, and Guangdong to the south. Taiwan lies to the east, across the Taiwan Strait...
Sister State Association, Council of State Governments
Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments is a nonpartisan non-profit organization in the United States serving the state governments. It serves state legislatures, state courts, and executive branch officials and agencies, and is the only multi-branch organization of state governments in the United...
, West, Addictions Recovery Center Board, and the Governor's Commission on Senior Services.
He and his wife Sandy, who also serves as his legislative assistant, have been married 45 years. They have two adult children and two grandchildren, both of whom have participated in his campaign activities.