Jim Weaver | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Dellenback |
| Succeeded by | Peter DeFazio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Howard Weaver August 8, 1927 Brookings, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 2020 (aged 93) Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Oregon (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Howard Weaver (August 8, 1927 – October 6, 2020) was an American businessman, politician, and World War II veteran who served as a Democrat in the United States Congress, 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]
- ^ The Register-Guard (Oct 7, 2020). "Jim Weaver, Oregon's 'profound environmental congressman,' dies at 93". oregonlive. Retrieved Oct 7, 2020.
- ^ Brown, Jordyn (October 6, 2020). "Former Oregon congressman, environmental leader Jim Weaver dies at 93". Register-Guard. Retrieved October 6, 2020.