Leonard A. Sawyer

Leonard Alson Sawyer (May 18, 1925 – August 19, 2015) was a lawyer and politician in the American state of Washington.^[1] He represented the 25th district (Pierce County) as a Democrat initially elected in 1955, serving until 1975.^[2] He was Speaker of the House from 1973 to 1977.^[3] He was born in Puyallup, Washington and attended the University of Washington Law School. A veteran of World War II in the United States Navy, Sawyer was an attorney.^[4] On August 19, 2015, Sawyer died at the age of 90.^[5]

Leonard A. Sawyer
Sawyer in 1967
37th Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 8, 1973 – January 22, 1976
Preceded by	Thomas A. Swayze Jr.
Succeeded by	John L. O'Brien (acting)
Minority Leader of the Washington House of Representatives
In office January 11, 1971 – January 8, 1973
Preceded by	John L. O'Brien
Succeeded by	Thomas A. Swayze Jr.
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th district
In office January 10, 1955 – January 10, 1977
Preceded by	Tom Montgomery
Succeeded by	George W. Walk
Personal details
Born	Leonard Alson Sawyer (1925-05-18)May 18, 1925 Puyallup, Washington, U.S.
Died	August 19, 2015(2015-08-19) (aged 90) Seatac, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	5
Alma mater	University of Washington
Profession	Lawyer