Former Oregon Gov. Vic Atiyeh died Sunday night at the age of 91.
Atiyeh served as the state’s 32nd governor from 1979 to 1987. He was hospitalized on July 5 after injuring his ribs in a fall in his Washington County home.
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) issued the following statement on the passing of former Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh:
“Vic Atiyeh left his campsite better than he found it, and he will go down in history as one of Oregon’s greatest statesmen. His steady hand guided our state through turbulent times. Through his leadership, we weathered that storm and laid the groundwork for Oregon to flourish in a whole new world economy. His life of service will impact generations of Oregonians to come. Vic Atiyeh was not only a giant, though. He was also a mentor for me and a very close friend. Mylene and I are deeply saddened by this news, and we send our prayers to Dolores and his family.”
After his was released from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, he was readmitted on July 19 for bleeding in his esophagus and stomach. He died Sunday night of renal failure.
The Oregon Republican was first elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1958. He also served in the state Senate.
