A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin before a hearing regarding the "Department of Energy's Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Disposal of Hanford High-Level Defense Wastes." The speech was given on July 10, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin discussed the plans of the Appropriations Committee to express concern over the Department of Energy's continued disposal of military wastes at the Hanford Nuclear Site. The Hanford Site (also known as the Hanford Nuclear Site and the Hanford Nuclear Reservation) is a now decommisioned nuclear production site in Washington State that hosted the world's first plutonium production reactor. It currently hosts the sole nuclear power plant in the Northwest. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin given at the 25th annual Washington County Council on Aging meeting on January 20, 1986. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin stated his support for the Gramm-Rudman Acts, though expressed his concerns with the manner in which the bills went through Congress, including senior programs being put in jeopardy. He also discussed the federal budget deficit, Social Security, and Medicare. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
An address by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "New Jobs and New Hope: Achievements and Challenges," given at the Washington County Public Affairs Forum. In his address, Congressman AuCoin discussed innovation and his hopes for increased economic growth in Washington County, Oregon. He also discussed his proposed resolution for fair semiconductor trade practices between the U.S. and Japan, and expressed his hopes for the federal budget deficit to be eliminated by the year 2000. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
An address by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "A Tale of Two Cities," given at the Beaverton First Citizen Award Dinner on May 16, 1986. In his address, Congressman AuCoin recalled when he first arrived in Washington County to attend Pacific University and his experiences with the city of Beaverton, Oregon. He compared the city of Beaverton as it was when he first arrived in the early 1960s to the Beaverton of the 1980s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding Northwest regional power legislation. In his statement, Congressman advocated for his proposed amendment to the legislation, which aimed to help "mitigate the devastating effects of the region's power generating system on the salmon." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (S. 885). In his letter, Congressman AuCoin urged opposition to S. 885. He expressed his concerns with the bill encouraging the construction of nuclear power plants in place of less expensive energy resources. He also described his issue with S. 885 encouraging the building of nuclear power plants without stating any guidelines for radioactive nuclear waste. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin regarding the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act (H.R. 8157 and S. 885). In his letter, Congressman AuCoin expressed his concerns with the bill, and asked for support for his proposed amendment. He described his concerns of there being a lack of nuclear waste safety guidelines, and explained that his proposed amendment would ensure that "before the Bonneville Power Administrator acquires the power from any nuclear generating facility, there must be in operation a federally licensed waste storage facility." This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Extension of Remarks section of the Congressional Record titled "Corps of Engineers Keeps Columbia River Open," given on June 30, 1980. In his statement, Congressman AuCoin discussed the eruption of Mount St. Helens and applauded the response of the Army Corps of Engineers in quickly reopening the Columbia river for ship traffic for the Port of Portland. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A list of key points that were put together from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin's Address to the League of Women Voters on the Northwest Regional Power Bill, given at the Lloyd Center Sheraton Hotel in Portland, Oregon on May 2, 1980. The key points from Congressman AuCoin's speech include him advocating for a nuclear power amendment for the Northwest Regional Power Bill, addressing why he felt it was needed, describing the proposed purchase authority of the Bonneville Power Administration, and stating that he would oppose the bill if such an amendment was not adopted. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A draft version of a statement by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "Tribute to Howard Tihila, Outstanding Oregon Native" and eventually submitted to the Extension of Remarks. In his statement, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin paid tribute to Howard "Nig" Tihila, an Astoria, Oregon native who was inducted into George Washington University's Athletic Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C. for his time on the university's football team in the 1930s. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin titled "The Pioneer Comes Through" given on the House floor on January 28, 1980. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin described Amtrak's helpful role in keeping the Amtrak Pioneer passenger train open and thus a lifeline open for Oregonians during the January 1980 snowstorms that affected Oregon and Washington. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A short statement on gleaning by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the Congressional Record Extension of Remarks given on November 14, 1979. In his short statement, Congressman AuCoin advocated for gleaning and gave context to a Washington Post article that he inserted in the Congressional Record Extension of Remarks. The article that Congressman AuCoin referred to in his statement is not attached to this document. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin for the oversight hearings of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA or EAHCA) of 1975. EHA required public schools to provide children with disabilities equal access to education. In his testimony, Congressman Les AuCoin shared the positive impact of the law on Lincoln County School District in his congressional district, explaining how "The foremost achievement is 100 per cent mainstreaming of handicapped children." Congressman AuCoin encouraged Congress to continue to assist the funding of the law's services. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Testimony of U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, given before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 30, 1979. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin advocated for H.R. 3508, the Northwest Regional Power Bill, also known as the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act, and explained how the bill solved issues of "power allocation, supply, cost, conservation, and long-range planning" in the Pacific Northwest. Congressman AuCoin also expressed his concerns with the bill regarding the construction of nuclear power plants. An amended version of the bill eventually became law in 1980. The version of this document held by the Pacific University Archives is a photocopy, with a moderate photocopying error on the last page, page five. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Remarks by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the Whaling Moratorium Seminar in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 1979. In his remarks, Congressman AuCoin advocated for a moratorium of the commercial killing of whales, including through the sponsoring of House Concurrent Resolution 92 of the 96th Congress, which aimed to put such a moratorium in effect. He explained how Japan and the Soviet Union accounted for the vast majority of whales killed per year, with the Soviet Union primarily taking interest in whale oil. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A draft of a speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the Seapro-Seafreeze Processing Plant Dedication on December 20, 1978, in Seattle, Washington. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin declared the new processing plant a win for the U.S. fish processing industry. He explained how the fishing industry had previously been on the decline in the U.S., giving the example of Astoria going from 19 fishing processing plants to only two. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
As part of the Congressional Record, U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin briefly expressed his support for improved trading relations between the U.S. and the People's Republic of China. As part of the congressional Extension of Remarks, Congressman AuCoin shared two articles by the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post regarding the benefits of trading with China. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Speech by U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin at the 73rd Annual Oregon Bankers Convention in Sunriver, Oregon, on June 30, 1978. In his speech, Congressman AuCoin expressed his disapproval of Proposition 13. Proposition 13, which aimed to cut taxes, was among a political trend of similar propositions in multiple states in 1978, dubbed "13 Fever" by the Washington Post at the time. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to U.S. Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. signed by several members of Congress, including U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin, meant to express concerns regarding the pulling of the Ethics in Government Bill, H.R. 1. The Ethics in Government bill was created during the 95th Congress in the years following the Watergate scandal. The representatives advocated for the rescheduling of a vote for the bill. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
A letter to a congressional colleague from U.S. Congressman Les AuCoin on co-signing a letter to Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. to express concern on the pulling of the Ethics in Government Bill, H.R.1. The Ethics in Government bill was created during the 95th Congress in the years following the Watergate scandal. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a speech before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs and Public Lands of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for his proposed bill, House Resolution 7259 of the 95th Congress (1977-1978), the Siletz Indian Tribe Restoration Act, which re-established federal tribal status to the Siletz Indians. AuCoin explained how the bill would not affect fishing and hunting rights, but would instead grant humanitarian aid eligibility and federally recognize the Siletz Indians as an entity. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
In a statement before the Subcommittee on HUD-Independent Agencies of the House Committee on Appropriations, Congressman Les AuCoin advocates for the proposed replacement of V.A. hospital facilities in Portland and Vancouver. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
Les AuCoin's statement before the United States House of Representatives asking for congressional support for filbert (i.e. hazelnut) growers of the Pacific Northwest. AuCoin calls for the inclusion of filberts under the the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937. This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993).
One part of a record book compiled by the Congregational Association of Oregon, with this part containing the lists and charts related to members between 1848-1886 (but written down between 1878-1886). The Association's members were church ministers and other delegates from Oregon and bordering areas. They met annually to share reports, promote Christian education, support special projects and address internal disputes. The components of this section of the record book include: -- : 1. List of Ministers who were members of the Congregational Association of Oregon, and the dates of their service; -- 2. List of member Congregational churches in Oregon, Washington and Idaho and the dates of their inclusion in the association; -- 3. List of the meetings of the Congregational Association of Oregon, including dates, locations and names of preachers.
