Victor Atiyeh
Former Governor of Oregon
Victor George Atiyeh was an American politician who served as the 32nd Governor of Oregon from 1979 to 1987. He was also the first elected governor of Middle Eastern descent and of Syrian descent in the United States.
Atiyeh was elected in 1978,... Wikipedia
Born: February 20, 1923, Portland, OR
Died: July 20, 2014 (age 91 years), Portland, OR
Party: Republican Party
Education: University of Oregon and Washington High School
Spouse: Dolores Atiyeh (m. 1944–2014)
Nationality: American
Previous offices: Governor of Oregon (1979–1987), Oregon State Senator (1965–1978), and Oregon State Representative (1959–1964)