Richard Samuel Springer (January 25, 1948 – April 9, 2023) was an American lawyer and politician, who was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives and the Oregon State Senate.[1] While in the Oregon Senate, he served a stint as its majority leader.
Dick Springer | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Bradbury |
| Succeeded by | Brady L. Adams |
| Minority Leader of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1995–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Timms |
| Succeeded by | Clifford W. Trow |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1989–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Wyers |
| Succeeded by | Ginny Burdick |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office 1981–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Jo Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Phil Keisling |
| Constituency | 10th District (1981–1983) 12th District (1983–1989) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1948 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 2023 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon Princeton University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Springer attended the University of Oregon and Princeton University. He served in the United States Navy in the Vietnam War.[2]
Springer was later the district manager for the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. He died from a heart attack on April 9, 2023, at the age of 75.[3]
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