Alan Bates (politician)

Alan Curtis Bates (March 17, 1945 – August 5, 2016) was an American osteopathic physician and a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oregon.[2] He was a member of the Oregon State Senate, representing the 3rd District since 2005. Previously he was a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2000 through 2004.

For other people with the same name, see Alan Bates (disambiguation).
Alan Bates
Member of the Oregon Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 2005 – August 5, 2016
Succeeded byKevin Talbert
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
In office
January 2001 – January 2005
Succeeded byPeter J. Buckley
Personal details
Born
Alan Curtis Bates

(1945-03-17)March 17, 1945[1]
Seattle, Washington
DiedAugust 5, 2016(2016-08-05) (aged 71)
Rogue River, Oregon, U.S.
NationalityUnited States of America
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Laurie[1]
ChildrenKim Bates, Krista Bates, Keri Bates, Curtis Bates, Samantha Bates Tipler
ResidenceAshland, Oregon
Alma materCentral Washington University
Kansas City University
OccupationDoctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Biography

Alan C. Bates was born March 17, 1945.[1] Bates graduated with a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University. Bates served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967.[1] In 1977, he graduated from Kansas City University with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.[3] From 2000 to 2004, Bates served in the Oregon House of Representatives.[1] From 2005 to 2016, Bates served in the Oregon State Senate.[1] Bates was instrumental in implementing the Oregon Health Plan, a statewide insurance plan designed to cover low-income residents during the first tenure of Governor John Kitzhaber.[4]

Death

Bates died of a myocardial infarction (heart attack) on August 5, 2016, while fly fishing with his son on the Rogue River.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Alan Bates' Biography". Vote Smart.
  2. Raymond, Rose (November 20, 2012). "Election 2012: DOs bring health expertise to state, national offices". The DO. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  3. "Oregon state Sen. Alan Bates, DO, remembered as leader, lifesaver". The DO. August 9, 2016.
  4. Kitzhaber, John. "John Kitzhaber remembers Sen. Alan Bates". State of Reform. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  5. Matsumoto, Samantha (August 6, 2016). "Oregon senator Alan Bates dies at age 71". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2016-08-08.


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