Bob Brogoitti
American politician (1920-2009)
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Robert Allen Brogoitti (June 14, 1920 – April 5, 2009) was an American politician who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. He was elected 6 times, and served for 12 years.[1]
June 14 1920
Bob Brogoitti | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 58 district | |
| In office January 10, 1977 – July 4, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Earl Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Ray Baum |
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| Born | Robert Allen Brogoitti June 14 1920 |
| Died | April 5 2009 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marion (née Hughes) |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
Brogoitti was born in Long Beach, California, to Seaborn Epsy "Seb" Brogoitti and Ada Ruth McAlavy. He was of Italian,[2] Irish,[3] and British[4] descent. He was raised in Helix, Oregon, and attended Washington State University. Brogoitti moved to La Grande, Oregon, in 1962 and went on to represent the city in the legislature. Outside of politics, he worked as a rancher.[5]
Career
Brogoitti endorsed Richard Nixon's 1972 Presidential Campaign, and was an agricultural advisor to his administration.[6] He opposed a seat belt mandate in the legislature, citing a belief in "less and not more governmental interference in the private lives of citizens".