SENATE
GARY WILKEN
20th-25th Legislature (1997 -2008)
District: O
Party: Republican
1997-2008 Senator
Date/Place of Birth:
January 24, 1946
Tacoma, Washington
Residency in Alaska:
Fairbanks: 1951 - 1970, 1975 - present
Spouse:
Wife - Susan
Children:
Children - Matthew, Allison, Karen, Bob
Grandchildren - Evan, Mason, Charlotte
Occupation:
Small Business Owner - retired
Education:
Lathrop High School:
Oregon State University:
- B.S. Business and Technology: 1964 - 1968
- M.B.A. in Business: 1970
Alaska State Senate:
1997 - present
Co-Chair, Armed Services Joint Committee:
2001 - present
Co-Chair, Finance Committee: 2003 - present
Chair, Long Term Care Task Force:
1999 - 2000
Co-Chair, Long Term Care Task Force:
1997 - 1998
Vice-Chair, Resources Committee: 2001 - 2002
Legislative Budget & Audit Joint Committee:
1999 - present
Health, Education & Social Services Committee:
1997 - present
Finance Committee: 1999 - present
Transportation Committee: 1997 - 1998, 2001 - 2002
Joint Armed Services Committee: 1999 - present
Military Bases Joint Committee: 1999 - 2000
State Affairs Committee: 1999 - 2000
Administration Regulation Review Committee:
1997 - 1998
Deferred Maintenance Review Committee:
1997 - 1998
Finance Subcommittees:
- Chair, Community & Economic Development:
2003 - present
- Chair, Transportation & Public Facilities:
2003 - present
- Chair, Education & Early Development:
1999 - present
- Chair, Court System: 1999 - 2002
- Chair, Law: 2001 - 2002
- Chair, Administration: 1999 - 2000
- Governor: 2003 - present
- Legislature: 2003 - present
- University of Alaska: 1997 - present
- Military and Veterans Affairs: 2001 - 2002
- Capital Budget: 1999 - 2002
- Education: 1997 - 1998
- Natural Resources: 1997 - 1998
- Revenue: 1997 - 1998
Fairbanks/Interior Delegation: 1997 - present
Other Political and Government Positions:
Fairbanks Public Utility Board: 1983 - 1995
US Air Force Civilian Advisory Board: 1994 - present
Business and Professional Positions:
Owner, Wilken-Alaska (Fairbanks Distributors):
1976 - 2004
Owner, Great Alaskan Food Co.: 1983 - 2004
Chair, Community Activity Center Task Force:
1985 - 1989
Alaska Council on Economic Education: 1984 - 1996
MAPCO Alaska - Citizens Advisory Board: 1986 - 1996
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Fairbanks Youth Sports Board: 1981 - present
President, Fairbanks Youth Sports Foundation: 1988 - present
Rotary of Fairbanks: 1977 - present; President: 1987
Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, 1983 - present
- Chair: 1991 - 1992
Co-Chair, Military Affairs Committee: 1989 - 1995
Alaska Crippled Children Board: 1989 - 1995
Chair, Methodist Church Pastor Parish Relations Committee: 1994 - 1995
President, Lathrop High School Basketball Boosters: 1987-89, 1993-96
- Soviet Union Visit Team Leader: 1989
Awards & Recognitions:
Fairbanks Daily News Miner Community Service
Award: 1990
University of Alaska Fairbanks Business Leader
of the Year: 1995
Rotarian of the Year: 1990
Oregon State University Sports Hall of Fame
(Team): 1993
Jim Messer Support of the Military Award
Special Interests:
Family, hunting, fishing, boating.
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERS CREDIT FOR NONCERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
FINES FOR FISH AND GAME VIOLATIONS | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) JUD | 01/19/1999 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) L&C | 03/25/1999 | ||
PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY GOVT. ENTITY | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 91 SLA 99 | 07/01/1999 | ||
PIONEERS HOME RECEIPTS | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) FIN | 03/18/1999 | ||
INFO ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 90 SLA 99 | 07/01/1999 | ||
INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) RES | 05/19/1999 | ||
INCREASE BASE ALLOCATION FOR EDUCATION | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) FIN | 02/10/2000 | ||
LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE OF 1999 | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 23 | 05/26/1999 | ||
AMEND UNIFORM RULES; STANDING COMMITTEES | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) STA | 02/11/2000 | ||
ALASKA CANADA RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 04/27/2000 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRUGS: LISTED CHEMICALS/METHAMPHETAMINE | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 73 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
RAIL/UTILITY EASEMENT TO AK-CANADA BORDER | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 99 | 05/06/1999 | ||
RIVER HABITAT PROTECTION TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
CHAPTER 34 SLA 00 | 05/11/2000 | ||
REPORTING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 62 SLA 99 | 06/22/1999 | ||
JOINT ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 99 | 04/12/1999 | ||
ESTABLISH ALASKA PUBLIC BUILDING FUND | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 00 | 04/21/2000 | ||
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY AND SAFETY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE DYSON |
CHAPTER 114 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
CHILDREN WITNESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE KOTT |
CHAPTER 67 SLA 00 | 05/22/2000 | ||
REQUIRE HEALTH INS COVERAGE FOR DIABETES | REPRESENTATIVE MURKOWSKI |
CHAPTER 23 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
SERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 00 | 05/23/2000 | ||
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 03/07/2000 | ||
NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/26/1999 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 8 | 05/06/1999 | ||
UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT FOR RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 05/26/1999 | ||
NATIONAL MUSEUM WOMEN'S HISTORY AK COUNCI | REPRESENTATIVE PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/11/1999 | ||
MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT/CLOSURE ACTIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 04/12/1999 | ||
VICTIMS' RIGHTS/PRISONER'S PFD | SENATOR HALFORD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/08/2000 | ||
INCREASE LAND GRANT TO UNIV. OF ALASKA | SENATOR TAYLOR |
CHAPTER 136 SLA 00 | 07/11/2000 | ||
MINIMUM REQUIRED PLUMBING FACILITIES | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 69 SLA 99 | 06/23/1999 | ||
PERMANENT FUND: ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | SENATOR ELTON |
(S) STA | 01/19/1999 | ||
LICENSURE OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) STA | 01/19/1999 | ||
NAMING THE CAPITAL SCHOOL BLDG. | SENATOR WARD |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 99 | 05/07/1999 | ||
EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE FOR NAT'L GUARD | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
(S) RLS | 02/17/1999 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 00 | 05/24/2000 | ||
TROOPER HECK MEMORIAL CORRIDOR | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 24 SLA 99 | 05/14/1999 | ||
SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN | SENATOR HOFFMAN |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 99 | 06/24/1999 | ||
G.O. BONDS, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA | SENATOR DONLEY |
(S) FIN | 02/11/2000 | ||
POSTSECONDARY EDUC SAVINGS PROGRAMS/TRUST | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
CHAPTER 3 SLA 00 | 03/15/2000 | ||
NAMING AK NATIVE VETERANS' HONOR BRIDGE | SENATOR LINCOLN |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 00 | 04/28/2000 | ||
APPROVING LAND TRANSFERS FOR RAILROAD | SENATOR LEMAN |
CHAPTER 116 SLA 00 | 06/06/2000 | ||
NATIONAL BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
(S) RLS | 02/10/1999 | ||
SNOWMACHINE USE IN DENALI NAT'L PARK | SENATOR HALFORD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/26/1999 | ||
VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER | SENATOR WARD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 27 | 06/22/1999 | ||
CONST.AM: CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION/AMENDMT | SENATOR DONLEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 47 | 05/31/2000 | ||
CLIFF GROH GALLERY | SENATOR KELLY TIM |
SENATE RESOLVE 2 | 04/12/1999 |
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)