R. Thomas Butler (born April 25, 1946) is an American Republican politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1999 until 2007.
R. Thomas Butler | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office January 1999 – December 31, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Denny Jones |
| Succeeded by | Cliff Bentz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1946[1] Ontario, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Darlene |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Ontario, Oregon |
| Education | Brigham Young University |
Career edit
Butler was elected to the Oregon House in 1998, representing Ontario. He served until 2007, when he resigned to pursue a church mission.[2] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Cliff Bentz, a lawyer from Ontario, who was unanimously elected by the district's commissioners.[3][4] Bentz was elected to a full term in 2008.[5]
Personal life edit
Butler's wife, Darlene, was diagnosed with West Nile virus in August 2007, however she recovered. The Butlers are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2] They have five children: Heidi, Joseph, Kenyon, John, and Melanie.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "R. Thomas Butler's Biography". Project VoteSmart. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ a b "It is official: Rep. Tom Butler to resign end of month". Oregon Catalyst. December 11, 2007. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ^ "Attorney Cliff Bentz to finish Butler's term". The Oregonian. January 22, 2008. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
- ^ "County Commissioners Elect Bentz To Replace Butler". Baker City Herald. January 22, 2008. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
- ^ "November 4, 2008, General Election Abstracts of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
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