Senator Craig Pridemore
49th District Vancouver

Official Senate Biography

Democrat: Term expires January 2009.

Elective Office: Elected to state Senate, 2004.

Education: 1989 Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, University of Washington.

Occupation: Clark County Commissioner, 1998-2004; Active duty veteran of the U.S. Army.

Special Committees/Assignments: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee; Economic & Revenue Forecast Council; Select Committee on Pension Policy, chair.

Recent Awards and Recognitions: Recipient of the Fuse "True Patriot" Sizzle Award, 2008; Recipient of the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board's Dennis Campbell Outstanding Service Award, October 2007; Honored by the Washington School Nutrition Association for strengthening Washington's school breakfast programs in the 2006 legislative session, 2006; Washington Conservation Voters Legislator of the Year; Clark County Youth House Community Inspiration Award, May 2006; 2006 Outstanding Legislator, Children's Alliance; Fort Monmouth Sergeant of the Year, US Army, 1986; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal.

Civic Organizations and Activities: Columbia River Mental Health Services Board of Trustees, member; Leadership Clark County graduate; Bi-State Transportation Committee, 2001-2004.

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