Frank J. Van Dyke | |
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44th Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
In office 1949–1950 | |
Preceded by | John Hubert Hall |
Succeeded by | John F. Steelhammer |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
In office 1943–1950 | |
Preceded by | Fred C. Homes |
Succeeded by | Edward H. Mann |
Personal details | |
Born | Penang, Straits Settlements, British Malaya | August 10, 1907
Died | December 25, 1988 Jackson County, Oregon, US | (aged 81)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Naomi Holman; Gladys Roberts |
Alma mater | Willamette University |
Profession | Attorney |
Frank Jackson Van Dyke (August 10, 1907 – December 25, 1988) was an American politician, attorney, and a United States magistrate judge from the state of Oregon. He was a Republican who served eight years in the Oregon House of Representatives, where he represented a district in southern Oregon. He served as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1949 legislative session. He was elected speaker by a unanimous vote of House members. Later, he served as chairman of the Oregon Board of Higher Education, chairman of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, and chairman of the Oregon State Board of Education. He also served as a federal magistrate for 27 years.