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Vic Gilliam
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 18th district
In office
January 2007 – January 30, 2017
Preceded byMac Sumner
Succeeded byRick Lewis
Personal details
Born(1953-07-21)July 21, 1953
Dover, Ohio
DiedJune 18, 2020(2020-06-18) (aged 66)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBecky
ResidenceSilverton, Oregon
Alma materWarner Pacific College
University of South Carolina

Victor S. Gilliam (July 21, 1953 – June 18, 2020) was an American politician and part-time actor from the state of Oregon. A Republican, he served in the Oregon House of Representatives from the 18th District from his appointment in January 2007 until his resignation in January 2017. A native of Ohio, he has lived in Silverton, Oregon since 1998.

Early life

Vic Gilliam was born in Dover, Ohio, on July 21, 1953. After high school he received a Bachelor of Arts from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon, in 1975. In 1982, Gilliam earned a master of education degree in higher education administration from the University of South Carolina. Vic is married to Becky. He has two daughters, and Becky has a son.

Career

Gilliam worked as a legislative aide for United States Senator Mark O. Hatfield from 1976–1981, and at the International Youth Foundation from 1983–2003. He has worked as a development officer for Oregon Health Sciences University and Willamette University. Gilliam is also a part-time actor, a member of the Screen Actors Guild who has appeared in one episode of the television series Leverage.

In November 2015, Gilliam announced that he received a preliminary diagnosis of ALS. At the time of his diagnosis, he told his constituents that he would serve as long as his health allowed. He resigned from the House on January 30, 2017.

In May 2016, Gilliam was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by his alma mater, Warner Pacific College. In October 2016, he received the Statesman of the Year award by the Oregon Business Association.

Death

Gilliam died from complications of ALS on June 18, 2020 at the age of 66.

References

  1. ^ "Representative Victor S. 'Vic' Gilliam (OR)". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
  2. Cole, Michelle (October 12, 2009). "Oregon lawmaker gets TV part in Leverage episode". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-10-14.
  3. "Rep. Vic Gilliam: 'I am likely one of the thousands of Americans' with ALS". The Oregonian. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  4. Friedman, Gordon R. (January 30, 2017). "Silverton Republican Vic Gilliam resigns after ALS diagnosis". The Oregonian. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  5. "Alum Victor Gilliam receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree". May 17, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  6. "OBA honors Vic Gilliam as Statesman of the Year". Statesman Journal. October 23, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  7. Former Oregon lawmaker Vic Gilliam, known for humor and bipartisanship, dies at 66

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