Jeanette Testu | |
|---|---|
| Speaker pro tempore of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 1961 – January 14, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Julia Butler Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Ella Wintler |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office January 10, 1949 – January 14, 1963 Serving with Max Wedekind (1949–1953; 1955–1963) Charles A. Richey (1953–1955) | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Richey Max Wedekind |
| Succeeded by | Robert D. Eberle Max Wedekind |
| In office January 11, 1943 – January 8, 1945 Serving with H. D. Hall | |
| Preceded by | Howard Doherty H. D. Hall |
| Succeeded by | H. D. Hall Max Wedekind |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1900 Pierre, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 1964 (aged 63–64) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Normal school (graduate) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Jeanette Testu (1900 – January 10, 1964) was an American politician who served eight terms in the Washington House of Representatives between 1943 and 1963. In her last term, she served as Speaker Pro Tempore. She represented Washington's 34th legislative district as a Democrat.[1] She served on numerous committees in her time in the legislature, including terms as chair of the Transportation Committee (1949–1951), Colleges and Universities Committee (1951–1953), and Memorials Committee (1953–1955).[2]
Beyond the legislature
Testu married in 1920 and had three children. She ran unsuccessfully for Seattle City Council in 1944 and 1954, served as a Deputy Sheriff of King County from 1957 to 1960, and was a Democratic National Committeewoman. She also served on the World's Fair Commission starting when it was expanded in 1961,[3] where she was the only woman.[2]
She was affiliated with numerous organizations, including the American Legion, Business and Professional Women, Eagles, Elks, and Supreme Emblem Club, as well as a community service role with the YMCA. In 1961, the State Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs named here Woman of the Year.[2]
References
- ↑ "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Jeanette Testu" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
- ↑ Stein, Alan J. (April 18, 2000), "Century 21 — The 1962 Seattle World's Fair, Part 1", HistoryLink, Seattle: History Ink, retrieved August 3, 2022.
Further reading
Articles:
- “Democratic Women’s Activities in Washington,” The Washington State Democrat, Women’s Legislative Council of Washington, November, 1941
- “Mrs. Jeanette Testu Dies in Mexico City,” Seattle Daily Times, January 10, 1964
Internet:
- Jeanette Testu papers, 1933-1962, University of Washington, Special Collection Manuscripts/Archives
Book:
- Ray Moore: An Oral History, interviewed by Sharon Boswell, Washington State Oral History Program, Office of the Secretary of State, 1999