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 | |
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ASSETS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 97 | 04/10/1997 | ||
AUTHORITY OF EMERGENCY MED TECHS | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 97 | 06/13/1997 | ||
UNIVERSITY TUITION PAYMENT PROGRAM | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
TRAFFIC OFFENSES IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) TRA | 02/11/1998 | ||
WILLIAM R. WOOD BLVD. IN FAIRBANKS | SENATOR WILKEN |
(S) TRA | 02/11/1998 | ||
FOOD/SEAFOOD/ORGANIC FOOD | SENATOR WILKEN BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 98 | 06/03/1998 | ||
SUPPORTING USE OF FURBEARER RESOURCE | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 35 | 05/21/1997 | ||
SUPPORT ACCESS TO DENALI/WONDER LAKE | SENATOR WILKEN |
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 | 05/21/1997 |
Cosponsored Bills
Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
VICTIM/JUVENILE OFFENDER MEDIATION | REPRESENTATIVE PORTER |
CHAPTER 108 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROCEDURES | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 107 SLA 98 | 06/17/1998 | ||
RUNAWAY AND MISSING MINORS | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 97 | 04/10/1997 | ||
MINING: CREDITS/LEASES/REC. AREA | REPRESENTATIVES KELLY, THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 56 SLA 97 | 05/30/1997 | ||
SERVICE ANIMALS FOR PHYS/MENT. CHALLENGED | REPRESENTATIVE BRICE |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
PAYMENT OF COSTS ALASKA PIONEERS' HOME | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
CHAPTER 101 SLA 97 | 07/01/1997 | ||
EXTEND COUNCIL ON DOM.VIOL. & SEX.ASSAULT | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
CHAPTER 87 SLA 98 | 06/12/1998 | ||
TUITION WAIVER FOR POLICE WIDOW/CHILD | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
CHAPTER 38 SLA 98 | 05/20/1998 | ||
OVERTIME WAGE EXEMPTION FOR MECHANICS | REPRESENTATIVE COWDERY |
CHAPTER 123 SLA 98 | 06/23/1998 | ||
REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS | REPRESENTATIVE JAMES |
CHAPTER 118 SLA 98 | 06/22/1998 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | REPRESENTATIVE CROFT |
(S) FIN | 05/08/1998 | ||
JOINT COMMITTEE ON MILITARY BASES | REPRESENTATIVE MULDER |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
DENTISTS ABILITY TO DO CPR | REPRESENTATIVE THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 98 | 05/14/1998 | ||
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & MOBILITY AIDS | REPRESENTATIVE GREEN |
CHAPTER 102 SLA 98 | 06/16/1998 | ||
NORTH SLOPE NATURAL GAS PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE BARNES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ALCOHOL-RELATED BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE NICHOLIA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 41 | 06/11/1997 | ||
80 YEAR ANNIV OF UNIV. ALASKA FAIRBANKS | REPRESENTATIVE DAVIES |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 06/11/1997 | ||
SUPPORT FEDERAL BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT | REPRESENTATIVE VEZEY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 20 | 05/07/1997 | ||
FUNDING FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH | REPRESENTATIVE ELTON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 57 | 04/08/1998 | ||
NAT'L FOREST ROAD-BUILDING MORATORIUM | REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 50 | 03/20/1998 | ||
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAND GRANT BILL | REPRESENTATIVE KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 65 | 05/08/1998 | ||
YTTRIUM MINING | REPRESENTATIVE HUDSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 73 | 06/01/1998 | ||
SCHOOL DEBT REIMBURSEMENT | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 77 SLA 98 | 06/08/1998 | ||
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
CHAPTER 83 SLA 98 | 06/11/1998 | ||
TASK FORCE ON PRIVATIZATION | SENATOR WARD |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 06/11/1997 | ||
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AT BLDGS. | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 89 SLA 97 | 06/16/1997 | ||
BUDGET: RESULTS BASED GOVT. | SENATOR PARNELL |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 98 | 05/05/1998 | ||
ROHYPNOL AS SCHEDULE IV-A DRUG | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) JUD | 02/24/1997 | ||
INFANT CARE CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 98 | 03/20/1998 | ||
NEW BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM | SENATOR PEARCE |
CHAPTER 8 SLA 98 | 04/06/1998 | ||
PERM. FUND CORP TO MANAGE MUNI ASSETS | SENATOR SHARP |
(H) RLS | 04/30/1997 | ||
AIDEA REVENUE BONDS FOR INTERTIES | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 103 SLA 97 | 07/02/1997 | ||
STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY: RS 2477 | SENATOR HALFORD |
CHAPTER 26 SLA 98 | 05/05/1998 | ||
CIVIL COMMITMENT OF SEXUAL PREDATORS | SENATOR HALFORD |
3RD RDG,5/12 CAL(H) | 05/11/1998 | ||
OFFICE OF VICTIMS' ADVOCACY | SENATOR HALFORD |
(H) FIN | 05/10/1998 | ||
MANAGEMENT OF GAME | SENATOR SHARP |
CHAPTER 76 SLA 98 | 06/06/1998 | ||
JOINT TASK FORCE ON MILITARY BASES | SENATOR KELLY |
(S) RLS | 03/12/1998 | ||
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES | SENATOR ELLIS |
(S) HES | 01/26/1998 | ||
SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2001 | SENATOR MILLER |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 98 | 04/29/1998 | ||
MOOSE AS STATE MAMMAL | SENATOR TORGERSON |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 98 | 04/30/1998 | ||
REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES & HWYS | SENATOR DONLEY |
CHAPTER 64 SLA 98 | 06/03/1998 | ||
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | SENATOR MILLER |
(S) FIN | 03/10/1998 | ||
LONG-TERM CARE TASK FORCE | SENATOR SHARP |
LEGIS RESOLVE 76 | 06/01/1998 | ||
AK NAT'L GUARD YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGE PROG | SENATOR PHILLIPS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | SENATOR PEARCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 3 | 03/12/1997 | ||
ALASKA MILITARY BASES | SENATOR KELLY |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 04/18/1997 | ||
FED AUDIT OF NATIVE REGIONAL CORPORATIONS | SENATOR HALFORD |
(S) STA | 04/10/1997 |
Legislative Service:
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
- 23rd (2003-2004)
- 22nd (2001-2002)
- 21st (1999-2000)
- 20th (1997-1998)