| 词条 | Karen Fraser |
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|name = Karen Fraser |image = Fraser 4x5 IMG 0448.jpeg |image_size = 210px |state_senate = Washington |district = 22nd |term_start = January 11, 1993 |term_end = |predecessor = |successor = |party = Democratic Party |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1944|9|12}} |birth_place = Seattle, Washington |death_date = |death_place = |spouse = |children = |alma_mater = University of Washington |website = Official }}Karen Fraser (born September 12, 1944) was a Washington State Senator (Democrat) and served 24 years in the Washington State Senate, representing the 22nd Legislative District, which includes Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and northern Thurston County. She held many senior leadership positions in the Senate including: Democratic Caucus Chair; Vice Chair of the Ways and Means Committee; Chair of the Capital Budget; chair of the Senate's administrative committee; and chair of policy committees pertaining to environment, energy, water, parks and recreation, shorelines, Puget Sound, and state employee pensions. She served on the Rules Committee and on many other policy committees. She was a leader in state level international relations.[1] Prior to serving in the Senate, she served four years as State Representative. She served as a local elected official for 15 years, including becoming the first woman mayor of Lacey, the second woman Thurston County Commissioner, and the first woman President of the Washington State Association of Counties. Fraser was an unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the 2016 primary election, which she ultimately lost to fellow Democrat Cyrus Habib. EducationFraser graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a Masters of Public Administration from the university's Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs. She was founder of the Legislative International Caucus. Honors and RecognitionJapanese Foreign Minister's Commendation, 2014 The Inaugural Washington Water Leadership Award, The Center for Environmental Law & Policy, 2014 Distinguished Leader Award, Leadership Thurston County and Thurston County Chamber Foundation, 2014 "Global Connect" Award, Olympia World Affairs Council, 2014 Appreciation Award from Governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, for promoting international friendship and leadership, 2013 Luis Fernando Esteban Public Service Award for promoting Hispanic relations in Washington State, 2012 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, Caucus Leader Award, 2011 Citation of Merit, Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, 2005 Hyogo Prefecture, Japan (Washington's Sister State), Award for contribution to international friendships, 2009 Legislator of the Year, Washington State Arts Council, 2009 Special Appreciation, Washington Parks and Recreation Foundation, 2009 Legislator of the Year, Washington State Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice, in recognition of her work for social, economic and environmental justice in Washington State, 2009 Senator of the Year, Washington Farm Forestry Association, 2007 Legislative Excellence Award, Washington State School Retirees Association, 2007 Hero Award, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, 2005 Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Coalition for the Homeless, for Leadership and dedication to increasing the Housing Trust Fund, 2005 Super Star, Washington State Skills Center, 2005 Woman of Distinction, Olympia YWCA, 2004 Seventh Generation Legacy Award, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 2004 Leadership Award, Washington State Combined Fund Drive Board, 1999 and 2004 "Fearless Leader, Justice Seeker, Faithful to the Democratic Vision" Award, Panorama Democratic Study Group, 2004 Service Award, Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 2004 Co-Legislator of the Year, Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association, 2003 Puget Sound Hero Award, People for Puget Sound, 2001 Leadership Recognition for the Neah Bay Rescue Tug, Governor Gary Locke, 2003 Conservation Champion, Washington Conservation Voters, 2002 VIP Award, Washington State College Women's Programs Council, 2002 Leadership Award, Washington Association of School Administrators, District 113, 2001 Leadership Counts Award, Washington Public Employees Association, 2000 Legislator of the Year, Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, 2000 Legislative Citation of Merit, Washington Recreation and Parks Association, 1998 Program Leadership Award, Nisqually River Management Program, 1998 Distinguished Leadership Recognition, Association of Washington Housing Authorities, 1998 Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Federation of State Employees members of the Judicial Staff of the Washington State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, 1998 Legislator of the Year, Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association, 1996 Legislator of the Year, Washington Health Care Association, 1996 Legislator of the Year and Puget Sound Hero, People for Puget Sound, 1995 Woman of Distinction, Pacific Peaks Girl Scout Council, 1995 Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments, 1993 Outstanding Leadership Award, Washington State Boating Safety Officers Association, 1993 Silver Beaver Award, for service to youth, Boy Scouts of America Woman Who Wins Award, a community recognition award sponsored by The Olympian and KGY radio Finalist, Thurston County Citizen of the Year (twice) Legislator of the Year, Washington Federation of State Employees, 1993 Personal lifeFraser was born in Seattle and currently resides in Thurston County, Washington. She has one daughter and two grandchildren. She enjoys outdoor recreation, such as hiking, sailboat racing, and marathon running, and travel. See also
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