Vic Atiyeh | |
|---|---|
 Atiyeh in 2012 | |
| 32nd Governor of Oregon | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Straub |
| Succeeded by | Neil Goldschmidt |
| Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 1965–1978 | |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from Washington County | |
| In office 1959–1964 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Victor George Atiyeh February 20, 1923 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | July 20, 2014 (aged 91) West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon, U.S. |
| Resting place | River View Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Oregon |
Victor George Atiyeh (/əˈtiːjə/; February 20, 1923 – July 20, 2014) was an American politician who served as the 32nd Governor of Oregon from 1979 to 1987. He was also the first elected governor of Middle Eastern descent and of Syrian descent in the United States.[1][2]
Atiyeh was elected in 1978, defeating incumbent Democratic governor Robert W. Straub. He was re-elected against future governor Ted Kulongoski with 61.6% of the vote in 1982, the largest margin in 32 years.[1] Prior to being elected governor, Atiyeh had served continuously in the Oregon legislature since 1959, initially in the House and later in the Senate.
As of 2024, Atiyeh is the last Republican to have held the office of Governor of Oregon to date.[3]
- ^ a b "Senate Joint Resolution 24: Oregon Laws 2005". Oregon Legislature. August 3, 2005. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2013.
- ^ Harsham, Philip; Azzi, Robert (March–April 1975). "Arabs in America: The Native Sons". Saudi Aramco World. 6 (2). Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved September 8, 2007.
- ^ "Oregon". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2022.