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Senator Brian Hatfield
19th District Raymond
Official Senate Biography
Democrat: Term expires January, 2009. Elective Office: Washington State House of
Representatives (19th District), 1994-2004; Appointed to the
Washington State Senate, 2006.
Related Legislative Experience: Liaison for
legislative and community relations to Lieutenant Gov. Brad Owen,
2004-2006; legislative assistant to Sen. Arlie DeJarnatt and Sen. Sid
Snyder, 1989 to 1994.
Education: B.A. in public administration,
Washington State University; A.A. in political science, Grays Harbor
College.
Senate Committees: Agriculture & Rural
Economic Development, vice chair; Financial Institutions & Insurance;
Ways & Means.
Special Committees, Councils and Boards: Community Economic
Revitalization Board; Western Legislative
Forestry Task Force 2000-2004; Washington State Tourism Advisory Council
1998-2004; Coastal Caucus Chair1997-2004; Title & Registration Advisory
Committee 1997-2004; 19th District Democratic Chair 1990-1994
Occupation: Legislator.
Awards: Cowlitz County on the Move "Healthy Lifestyles Champion"
2008, Safari Club International Legislator of the Year 2003;
Washington State Farm Bureau Special Recognition 2002; Washington State
Association of County Clerks Legislator of the Year 2001; Washington
Credit Union League Anchor Award 2001; Pacific County Democrat of the
Year 1995-96.
Personal: Brian lives in Raymond with his
children Tarrah, 19, and Brady, 9. He enjoys canoeing;
camping; and participating in, and viewing, all types of team sports --
especially his kids’ games and WSU Cougar football. He is an active
member of New Life Fellowship, singing and playing drums on the church
worship team.
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