Biography
Congressman Norm Dicks served for 36 years representing Washington State's 6th Congressional District. His remarkable accomplishments include creation of a vast array of environmental, defense, and economic-development projects in the state, long-standing advocacy for protecting the environment, and unwavering commitment to national security. After graduating from West Bremerton High School, he enrolled at the UW where he completed his political science BA degree in 1963 and his JD degree in 1968. He then served on the staff of Senator Warren Magnuson until his run for Congress in 1976. He won re-election 17 more times before retiring in 2013. His selection for the Distinguished Alumni award recognizes his extraordinary career in public service.