Gail D. Zimmerman

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Gail D. Zimmerman
Member of the Wyoming Senate
In office
October 20, 1989 –1999
Children4
Alma mater Wauneta High School
Nebraska State College
University of Wyoming (BA, PhD)
University of Montana (MA)
ProfessionPolitician, professor
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service United States Army

Gail D. Zimmerman (born February 9, 1933) is an American politician and professor from Casper, Wyoming, who served in both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature, representing Natrona County as a Republican in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 1989 and the Wyoming Senate from 1989 to 1999. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Zimmerman was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on February 9, 1933. After finishing high school, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War, though did not finish his training prior to the cease-fire.

Zimmerman received his undergraduate while living in Nebraska, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming. After returning home from the army, he attended the University of Montana and obtained a Master of Arts before returning to the University of Wyoming for a PhD in physiology and microbiology. Zimmerman also obtained degrees from Wauneta High School and Nebraska State College.

After teaching for many years, Zimmerman obtained an education in brokering.

Career

Zimmerman represented Natrona County as a Republican in both chambers of the Wyoming Legislature. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 1989 and the Wyoming Senate from 1989 to 1999. [a]

On October 20, 1989, Zimmerman resigned from his seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives after being appointed to replace Thomas F. Stroock in the 50th Wyoming Legislature, following Stroock being named the United States ambassador to Guatemala.

After the state legislature switched from a county-based apportionment system to a district based apportionment system, in 1992, Zimmerman was elected to represent the 27th senate district. [3] [4]

During his time in office, Zimmerman served on the standing committee of Revenue, in addition to the following committees.

Outside of politics, Zimmerman was the director of the Werner Wildlife Museum and Wyoming State Wastewater Training Center, chairman and CEO of the Wyoming Employee Resource Capital & Service, and trustee of the John Templeton Foundation as well as the Zimmerman Family Foundation.

Honors and awards

In 2019, Zimmerman was honored by St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School for his contributions and work in the community. [5]

Personal life

After retiring from politics, Zimmerman worked in philanthropy and civic organizations in Wyoming that promote marksmanship, hunting, and conservation.

Zimmerman met his future wife, Lois, while in the service. They had four children together. Following Lois's death in 1975, Zimmerman married Anne Templeton, a surgeon. Anne died in 2004.

Notes

  1. ↑ According to the Wyoming Legislature, Zimmerman served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 1988 and the Wyoming Senate from 1989 to 1998.

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References

  1. ↑ Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. IV. Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce. 1991. pp. 182, 183, 187, 189, 191, 192, 243, 288.
  2. ↑ "Senate District 27: Senator Gail Zimmerman". Wyoming Legislature . Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Election Results: State Senate". Casper Star-Tribune . November 5, 1992. p. 13. Retrieved November 13, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Wyoming Legislator Database". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ "TRIBUTE TO DR. GAIL ZIMMERMAN; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 154". www.congress.gov. September 24, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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