Jim Weaver (Oregon politician)

Jim Weaver
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Oregon's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987
Preceded byJohn Dellenback
Succeeded byPeter DeFazio
Personal details
Born
James Howard Weaver

(1927-08-08)August 8, 1927
Brookings, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2020(2020-10-06) (aged 93)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Oregon (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II

James Howard "Jim" Weaver (August 8, 1927 – October 6, 2020) was an American businessman, politician, and World War II veteran from the U.S. state of Oregon. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as member of the United States House of Representatives for six terms representing Oregon's 4th congressional district from 1975 to 1987.[1]

He was known as an advocate for environmental protections, especially those relating to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest region.[2]

  1. ^ The Register-Guard (Oct 7, 2020). "Jim Weaver, Oregon's 'profound environmental congressman,' dies at 93". oregonlive. Retrieved Oct 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Brown, Jordyn (October 6, 2020). "Former Oregon congressman, environmental leader Jim Weaver dies at 93". Register-Guard. Retrieved October 6, 2020.