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| '''Dennis Lynn''' "'''Denny'''" '''Heck''' (born July 29, 1952) is an American politician who has been the ] for ] ] since 2013. Heck was previously the ] nominee for U.S. Representative for the 3rd district in 2010, but was defeated by ] (R). In 2012 Heck ran and won in the newly created 10th district, defeating Republican ].<ref name="Schrader">{{cite web|last=Schrader|first=Jordan|author2=Shannon, Brad|title=Democrats Derek Kilmer, Denny Heck win Congressional races|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/06/2358023/democrats-derek-kilmer-denny-heck.html|work=thenewstribune.com|publisher=Tacoma News, Inc.|accessdate=9 November 2012}}</ref> | '''Dennis Lynn''' "'''Denny'''" '''Heck''' (born July 29, 1952) is an American politician who has been the ] for ] ] since 2013. Heck was previously the ] nominee for U.S. Representative for the 3rd district in 2010, but was defeated by ] (R). In 2012 Heck ran and won in the newly created 10th district, defeating Republican ].<ref name="Schrader">{{cite web|last=Schrader|first=Jordan|author2=Shannon, Brad|title=Democrats Derek Kilmer, Denny Heck win Congressional races|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/06/2358023/democrats-derek-kilmer-denny-heck.html|work=thenewstribune.com|publisher=Tacoma News, Inc.|accessdate=9 November 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054748/http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/06/2358023/democrats-derek-kilmer-denny-heck.html|archivedate=21 September 2013|df=}}</ref> | ||
| Heck served as Chief of Staff to Washington Governor ] from 1990 to 1993. Previously, he was Majority Leader of the ] and Chief Clerk of the House. He founded and served as CEO of ], the state equivalent of ]. From 1999 to 2012, he served on the board of directors of Intrepid Learning Solutions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intrepidls.com|title=Intrepid Learning Inc.'s corporate learning platform|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> which he co-founded with ]. | Heck served as Chief of Staff to Washington Governor ] from 1990 to 1993. Previously, he was Majority Leader of the ] and Chief Clerk of the House. He founded and served as CEO of ], the state equivalent of ]. From 1999 to 2012, he served on the board of directors of Intrepid Learning Solutions,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intrepidls.com|title=Intrepid Learning Inc.'s corporate learning platform|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> which he co-founded with ]. | ||
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| Heck wrote and self-published a mystery novel entitled ''The Enemy You Know''. In 2008, he wrote and performed a one-man play, ''Our Times'' to several sold out audiences.{{Citation needed|reason=I mean, a play? Seriously? Is this even notable? Maybe, but get ya house in order and cite a newspaper or something|date=August 2010}} He and his wife, Paula, who directed the play, donated all proceeds to local charities. | Heck wrote and self-published a mystery novel entitled ''The Enemy You Know''. In 2008, he wrote and performed a one-man play, ''Our Times'' to several sold out audiences.{{Citation needed|reason=I mean, a play? Seriously? Is this even notable? Maybe, but get ya house in order and cite a newspaper or something|date=August 2010}} He and his wife, Paula, who directed the play, donated all proceeds to local charities. | ||
| Heck has supported numerous organizations within ], both actively and as a past contributor. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evergreen.edu/trustees/|title=Board of Trustees at Evergreen|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> He serves on the Board for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://research.washingtonhistory.org/Results.aspx?q=board%20members|title=Washington State Historical Society > Research|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> He is a member of the Steering Committee for the Commission; a long-term strategy to improve the education system of Washington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonlearns.wa.gov/steering.htm|title=Washington Learn Steering Committee|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> | Heck has supported numerous organizations within ], both actively and as a past contributor. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evergreen.edu/trustees/|title=Board of Trustees at Evergreen|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> He serves on the Board for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://research.washingtonhistory.org/Results.aspx?q=board%20members|title=Washington State Historical Society > Research|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> He is a member of the Steering Committee for the Commission; a long-term strategy to improve the education system of Washington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonlearns.wa.gov/steering.htm|title=Washington Learn Steering Committee|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2016}}</ref> | ||
| ==Works== | ==Works== | ||
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| Denny Heck | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 10th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 10, 1977 (1977-01-10) – January 11, 1985 (1985-01-11) | |
| Preceded by | Eugene L. Laughlin |
| Succeeded by | W. Kim Peery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1952-07-29) July 29, 1952 (age 72) Vancouver, Washington |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Paula Heck |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Olympia, Washington |
| Alma mater | The Evergreen State College |
| Occupation | entrepreneur, author |
| Website | House website |
Dennis Lynn "Denny" Heck (born July 29, 1952) is an American politician who has been the United States Representative for Washington's 10th congressional district since 2013. Heck was previously the Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative for the 3rd district in 2010, but was defeated by Jaime Herrera Beutler (R). In 2012 Heck ran and won in the newly created 10th district, defeating Republican Dick Muri.
Heck served as Chief of Staff to Washington Governor Booth Gardner from 1990 to 1993. Previously, he was Majority Leader of the Washington State House of Representatives and Chief Clerk of the House. He founded and served as CEO of TVW, the state equivalent of C-SPAN. From 1999 to 2012, he served on the board of directors of Intrepid Learning Solutions, which he co-founded with Christopher Hedrick.
Early life, education, and business career
Heck was born in Vancouver, Washington in 1952, and raised in the Lake Shore area of Clark County where he graduated from Columbia River High School. He graduated from The Evergreen State College in Olympia in 1973.
Heck was the co-founder and from 1999 to 2012 was board director of Intrepid Learning Solutions, a company specializing in business oriented education and training programs. He helped found Digital Efficiency which specializes in aiding businesses and medical facilities in transferring toward an all digital format. Heck helped found TVW, the public affairs network for the state. TVW provides coverage of the Washington State Legislature and sessions of the Washington Supreme Court.
Heck is the author of Challenges and Opportunities: The Transformation of Washington's Schools, published in 1987.
Washington House of Representatives
Starting in 1976, Heck was elected to five terms in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 17th Legislative District in Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties. During that time he was elected Majority Leader, the second-ranking position in the House. He also co-chaired the Education Committee and wrote the state’s historic Basic Education Act.
Heck served as Chief of Staff for Governor Booth Gardner during his second term (1989–93).
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
- 2010
Heck announced his candidacy to replace the retiring Democratic incumbent Brian Baird. He won the primary with 31% of the vote and faced runner-up Republican Jaime Herrera, who won 28% of the vote.
Heck was endorsed by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on October 12, 2010. Herrera defeated Heck in the general election, 53% to 47%.
- 2012
Heck indicated in the spring of 2011 that he would run for Congress again in 2012. Soon after the state's redistricting commission announced tentative maps, Heck announced that he was running for the newly created 10th District, based in Olympia. In the general election on November 6, 2012, Heck defeated Republican challenger Dick Muri to become the district's first congressman.
Committee assignments
Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act of 2015
Heck introduced H.R. 2076, the Marijuana Business Access to Banking Act of 2015, into the U.S. House of Representatives on April 28, 2015. The bill's goal is to create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses. It is co-sponsored by Ed Perlmutter and 16 other Republican and Democratic representatives.
Electoral history
District #17 Representative #1 Election Results (1976-1984)
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct. | Republican | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Dennis L. Heck | 21,130 | 66.50% | Steve Moore | 10,645 | 33.50% |
| 1982 | Dennis L. Heck | 15,080 | 64.48% | Suzanne Taylor-Moore | 8,308 | 35.52% |
| 1980 | Dennis L. Heck | 28,302 | 71.64% | Elizabeth G. Spires | 11,202 | 28.36% |
| 1978 | Dennis L. Heck | 16,486 | 69.37% | David H. Miller | 7,278 | 30.63% |
| 1976 | Dennis L. Heck | 17,998 | 59.15% | Eddie McAninch | 12,428 | 40.85% |
Personal life
Heck and his wife Paula Fruci, married since 1976, have two sons.
Heck wrote and self-published a mystery novel entitled The Enemy You Know. In 2008, he wrote and performed a one-man play, Our Times to several sold out audiences. He and his wife, Paula, who directed the play, donated all proceeds to local charities.
Heck has supported numerous organizations within Washington, both actively and as a past contributor. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Evergreen State College. He serves on the Board for the Washington State History Museum. He is a member of the Steering Committee for the Washington Learns Commission; a long-term strategy to improve the education system of Washington.
Works
Dennis L. Heck, Challenges and Opportunities: The Transformation of Washington's Schools, Advance Washington (1987)
References
- ^ Schrader, Jordan; Shannon, Brad. "Democrats Derek Kilmer, Denny Heck win Congressional races". thenewstribune.com. Tacoma News, Inc. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Intrepid Learning Inc.'s corporate learning platform". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- Intrepid Learning Solutions
- "Digital Efficiency". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- TVW
- "Denny Heck enters race for Baird's seat". 7 January 2010. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- Kyle Trygstad (2010-08-26). "Herrera Up Big in WA-3 Poll". CQ Politics. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
- PI.com: Send Denny Heck to Congress, editorial board, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 12, 2010
- "Congressional District 3". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- , Seattle Times", May 23, 2011
- Connelly, Joel (December 28, 2011). "A "Denny District" -- new House $$ pitches". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
- ^ Mendoza, Monica (April 30, 2015). "Colorado lawmaker fights to ease marijuana banking". Upstart Business Journal. Charlotte, North Carolina. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
Banks have refused the accounts of marijuana-related business over fear of being accused of money laundering and drug trafficking. Some lawmakers want these businesses to have legitimate bank accounts.
- "Election Results Search - Elections & Voting - WA Secretary of State". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Board of Trustees at Evergreen". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Washington State Historical Society > Research". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Washington Learn Steering Committee". Retrieved 23 November 2016.
External links
- Congressman Denny Heck official U.S. House site
- Denny Heck for Congress
- Template:Dmoz
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
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| Preceded byTulsi Gabbard D-Hawaii |
United States Representatives by seniority 275th |
Succeeded byGeorge Holding R-North Carolina |
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- Washington (state) Democrats
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