Paul R. Holvey (born January 1954) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 65,000. The House meets in the west wing of the ...
, representing District 8 since his appointment in January 2004, and serves as the Speaker pro tempore.
Early career and education
Holvey began his career as an apprentice in the carpentry industry, which led him into later becoming a journeyman in the carpenters union. As a carpenter, foreman, and project superintendent, Holvey has worked in Oregon, Washington, California and Alaska. Holvey attended Lane Community College and Central Washington University, and received a certificate from the University of Oregon's Labor Education and Research Center.
Oregon House
Holvey was appointed to the
Oregon House of Representatives
The Oregon House of Representatives is the lower house of the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 60 members of the House, representing 60 districts across the state, each with a population of 65,000. The House meets in the west wing of the ...
in January 2004, to replace Floyd Prozanski, who had resigned to accept an appointment to a seat in the state Senate. He was elected to the seat in November 2004.
Family
Holvey and his wife Terrie reside in south Eugene along with their three