Lud Kramer
Encyclopedia
A. Ludlow Kramer (June 10, 1932 in New York City
– April 9, 2004) was best known as a United States
politician
, serving as a Seattle City councillor (1961) and as Secretary of State of Washington
(1965-1975).
as a Sergeant
.
In 1955, Mr Kramer moved to Tacoma, Washington, where he worked in the banking industry.
In 1964, he became the youngest Secretary of State in Washington State history on the Republican
ticket. He served for three terms.
In 1969, Mr Kramer chaired the Washington State Commission on the Cause and Prevention of Civil Disorder. The "Kramer Commission" examined issues of racial discrimination in housing and the justice system.
His major initiatives dealt with migrant housing, election law reform, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and various social justice programs for minorities.
, Washington on April 9, 2004 from lung cancer
.
mr kramer was also Cullen,megan,scott,kevin,genevieve and kyles grandpa. mr kramer chershied and loved them. mr kramer was loved by his whole family and his family was very sad to see him go.
New York City
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– April 9, 2004) was best known as a United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
politician
Politician
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, serving as a Seattle City councillor (1961) and as Secretary of State of Washington
Secretary of State of Washington
The Secretary of State of Washington is one of the elected constitutional officers of the U.S. state of Washington. The duties of the office are specified in Article III, Section 17 of the Washington State Constitution and Chapter 43.07 of the Revised Code of Washington...
(1965-1975).
Career
He later served in the U.S. Air ForceUnited States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
as a Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
.
In 1955, Mr Kramer moved to Tacoma, Washington, where he worked in the banking industry.
Political career
In 1961, Mr Kramer moved to Seattle with his family and was elected to the Seattle City Council at the age of 29.In 1964, he became the youngest Secretary of State in Washington State history on the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
ticket. He served for three terms.
In 1969, Mr Kramer chaired the Washington State Commission on the Cause and Prevention of Civil Disorder. The "Kramer Commission" examined issues of racial discrimination in housing and the justice system.
His major initiatives dealt with migrant housing, election law reform, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18, and various social justice programs for minorities.
Retirement
In 1975, Mr Kramer created the Ludlow Foundation. The purpose of the Ludlow Foundation was to provide small grants to lower-income people and non-profit organizations.Family
Mr Kramer married his wife Patricia. they had two daughters and two sons.Mr kramer was also Cullen,megan,scott,kevin,genevieve and kyles grandpa. Mr kramer chershied and loved them. Mr kramer was loved by his whole family and his family was very sad to see him go.Death
Mr Kramer died in Liberty LakeLiberty Lake, Washington
Liberty Lake is an incorporated city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, on the Idaho state line. Liberty Lake is a suburb of Spokane, Washington. Thus, it is situated between Spokane and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho...
, Washington on April 9, 2004 from lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
.
mr kramer was also Cullen,megan,scott,kevin,genevieve and kyles grandpa. mr kramer chershied and loved them. mr kramer was loved by his whole family and his family was very sad to see him go.