Robert Dale Timm (October 2, 1921 – January 6, 2016) was an American politician and businessman. Born in Harrington, Washington, Timm served in the

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during

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. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from

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and worked in the aeronautics industry. Timm served on the Harrington School Board. He then served in the

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from 1951 to 1957 and was a

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. From 1965 to 1970, Timm served as chairman of the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Board. From 1971 to 1976, Timm served on the

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, in

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, and was chairman of the board.'Timm resigns from CAA Board,' The Morning Record (Meriden, Connecticut), December 11, 1975, pg. 27

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