Georgette Valle

Georgette W. Valle (née Vikingstad; October 31, 1924 – July 10, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Washington. Valle served in the Washington House of Representatives as a Democrat from the 31st District, as well as the 34th District.^[1][2]

Georgette Valle
Valle in 1973
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district district
In office 1965–1976
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district district
In office 1973–1983
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 34th district district
In office 1987–1997
Succeeded by	Dow Constantine
Personal details
Born	(1924-10-31)October 31, 1924 Blue Earth, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	July 10, 2024(2024-07-10) (aged 99)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Occupation	Occupational therapist

Biography

Valle worked on local campaigns and served as legislative chairwoman for the Highline chapter of the National Organization of Women. She later became legislative chairwoman of the Democratic Party's 1969 task force, and acted as a catalyst for bringing environmentalists in touch with the Democratic Caucus.^[3] She was an alumna of the University of Minnesota graduating with a degree in occupational therapy and worked as an occupational therapist.^[4][5] She was married to Odd Valle, originally from Norway, who was a dentist.^[6] Valle died in her sleep at home on July 10, 2024, at the age of 99.^[7] Washington State Governor Jay Inslee directed flags at all state agency facilities to be lowered to half-staff on July 30, 2024 in her honor.