Senator Jim Hargrove
24th District  Hoquiam

Official Senate Biography

Democrat: Term expires January 2009.

Elective Office: State Senate, 1993 to present; House of Representatives, 1985-1992.

Other Legislative Committees: Family Policy Council, Executive Committee; Children's Oversight Committee; Western Legislative Forestry Task Force, former chair.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Forest Management, Oregon State University.

Occupation: Self-employed.

Recent Awards and Recognitions:

• 2005 Legislator of the Year for the Washington Arms Collectors

• Institute for Family Development recognition award for improving the lives of children and families and for leadership and support of family preservation services.

• Tacoma Urban Network recognition award for outstanding work on behalf of children, youth and families.

• Washington Association of Juvenile Court Administrators’ Award of Appreciation.

• Washington Low-income Housing Alliance “Housing Hero” award, 2003.

• American Merchant Marines recognition award for assistance to merchant marines and veterans.

Civic Organizations and Activities: Grays Harbor Chamber of Commerce; member, Grays Harbor Economic Development Council; Hoquiam Little League; actively involved in the local Christian community.

Personal: Married to Laurie Hargrove. They have three children, Jimmy-Jack, Jewel, and Daniel.

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