Floyd Hicks

Floyd Verne Hicks
Born Floyd Verne Hicks
May 29, 1915
Prosser, Washington
Died December 1, 1992 (aged 77)
Tacoma, Washington
Nationality American
Occupation Member of the United States House of Representatives
Known for Serving six terms in Congress where he sat on the House Committee on Armed Services

Floyd Verne Hicks (May 29, 1915 – December 1, 1992) was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He served as a Democrat from the state of Washington.[1]

Background

Hicks was born in Prosser, Washington on a Paiute-Shoshone Reservation.[2] He attended Central Washington State College from which he earned an education degree.[2] Hicks became a high school teacher and football coach. He continued his education at Washington State University, from which he earned certification as an education administrator.[2]

Army service

When World War II broke out, Hicks joined the U.S. Army in 1942. He rose to the rank of captain in his four years in the military.[2]

Career

Following his discharge, Hicks enrolled in the University of Washington, from which he earned a law degree in 1948.[2] Soon afterward, he set up a small private practice in Pierce County, Washington. In 1961, Hicks was chosen as a superior court judge for his county. In 1964, Hicks was elected to Congress, where he served on the House Committee on Armed Services. He served six terms, leaving Congress in 1977.[1]

Sponsored bills

Some of the bills he sponsored are listed below. In total, he sponsored 48 bills.[1]

Death

He died on December 1, 1992, in Tacoma, Washington.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Floyd Hicks". Gov Track. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Floyd Verne Hicks". Office of the Secretary of State. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
  3. "HICKS, Floyd Verne". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 27 November 2014.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Thor C. Tollefson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Washington's 6th congressional district

1965–1977
Succeeded by
Norm Dicks


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