Robert H. Weeks
Robert H. Weeks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Rutland-4 district | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Rutland-4 district | |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Hart Weeks April 1, 1930 Long Island, New York, US |
| Died | October 5, 2008 (aged 78) Wallingford, Vermont, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gerry Weeks[1] |
| Children | 5[2] |
| Relatives | Dave Weeks(Son)[3] |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1975 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Robert Hart Weeks (April 1, 1930 – October 5, 2008[4]) was an American politician, U.S. Navy Captain, and businessman who served in the Vermont House of Representatives representing the town of Wallingford.[5] A Republican, Weeks was originally elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1994 and was subsequently elected in 2000.
Military career[edit]
In 1966, Weeks commissioned and took command of the Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655) Gold Crew, a nuclear fleet ballistic missile submarine.[6] At the time, he was the youngest officer ever to command a ballistic missile submarine. He spent five years commanding the Stimson, conducting Cold War strategic deterrent patrols in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.[7]
Political career[edit]
Weeks was first elected to the Vermont House of Representatives in 1994, he served as the Clerk to the Transportation Committee and Institutions and Corrections Committee. He primarily ran on a platform of lower taxes, fiscal responsibility and job creation.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Robert married Geraldine Weeks in 1952. They moved to Vermont in 1975. Together they had five children and seven grandchildren.[7] His son Dave Weeks serves in the Vermont Senate from Rutland County.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Vermonters in the Iraq war". rutlandherald.com. Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Weeks, Fallar battle for District 3 seat". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "State Senate candidates make their cases in Rutland County". rutlandherald.com. Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ http://www.ssbn655.org/eternal-patrol/obits/WeeksRobert.pdf
- ^ "Members of the 2002 Vermont House of Representatives". Vermont Legislature. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "COMMANDING OFFICERS SSBN 655". SSBN655. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Capt. Robert H. Weeks". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
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