Andy Hill (politician)
Andy Hill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 45th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – October 31, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Oemig |
| Succeeded by | Dino Rossi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Richardson Hill October 12, 1962 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 54) Redmond, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Molly Hill |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Colgate University (BS) Harvard University (MBA) |
Andrew Richardson Hill (October 12, 1962 – October 31, 2016)[1] was an American politician, businessman, and engineer. A Republican, he represented District 45 since 2011 in the Washington State Senate, defeating incumbent Democrat Eric Oemig 51%-49% in 2010.[2][3]
In 2014, he was re-elected, defeating challenger Matt Isenhower by 53%-47%. He was a graduate of Colgate University where he played soccer for four years.[citation needed] After graduating Colgate University, Hill went on to earn an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1990.[3] Before seeking public office, he served as president of the Emily Dickinson Elementary School PTA, and as president of the Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association.[citation needed]
After a recurrence of lung cancer in June 2016,[4] Hill died on October 31, 2016, survived by his wife, Molly, and their three children.[5]
In 2018, Washington State Senate Bill 5375 renamed the cancer research endowment in his name[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Andrew Richardson Hill Obituary". Kirkland Reporter. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "45th Legislative District". Archived from the original on 2008-06-30. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
- ^ a b "Andy Hill's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- ^ "Wash. Sen. Andy Hill announces his lung cancer has returned". The Seattle Times. 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- ^ "State Sen. Andy Hill dies of lung cancer". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2016-11-03.
- ^ "Washington State Legislature". apps2.leg.wa.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-03-30. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
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