Tom Butler (Oregon politician) explained

R. Thomas Butler (born April 25, 1946) is an American Republican politician who served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1999 until 2007.

Career

Butler was elected to the Oregon House in 1998, representing Ontario. He served until 2007, when he resigned to pursue a church mission.^[1] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Cliff Bentz, a lawyer from Ontario, who was unanimously elected by the district's commissioners.^{[2] [3]} Bentz was elected to a full term in 2008.^[4]

Personal life

Butler's wife, Darlene, was diagnosed with West Nile virus in August 2007, however she recovered. The Butlers are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.^[1] They have five children: Heidi, Joseph, Kenyon, John, and Melanie.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: It is official: Rep. Tom Butler to resign end of month. Oregon Catalyst. December 11, 2007. August 28, 2016.
2. News: Attorney Cliff Bentz to finish Butler's term. January 22, 2008. February 1, 2011. The Oregonian.
3. Web site: County Commissioners Elect Bentz To Replace Butler. Baker City Herald. January 22, 2008. August 28, 2016.
4. Web site: November 4, 2008, General Election Abstracts of Votes. Oregon Secretary of State. February 1, 2011.
5. Web site: R. Thomas Butler's Biography. Project VoteSmart. August 29, 2016.