(1921-2006)
- Oregon State Senator, 1963-1982.
About Sen. Hallock
Sen. Ted Hallock grew up in Portland and attended the University of Oregon. After he started college, World War II began, and he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. During his four years in service, he received many medals and ribbons, including a Purple Heart.
Once back at the University of Oregon, Sen. Hallock changed his major from pre-law to journalism. After working for several radio stations and magazines, he opened his own public relations firm. In 1962, he was elected to the legislature.
Sen. Hallock served in the Oregon State Senate from 1963-1982. During his time, he developed a reputation as a strong debater and orator. He was an innovative lawmaker, introducing bills on fluoridation, abortion and banning nuclear power plants.
While serving in the legislature, Sen. Hallock helped to create some of the most important legislation in the history of Oregon. One of his most prominent legislative successes was SB 100, Oregon’s statewide land-use planning bill, which he partnered on with Governor Tom McCall. Sen. Hallock also led the charge on the original Bottle Bill, which established a deposit on bottles of carbonated and malt beverages.
After his retirement from the legislature, Sen. Hallock returned to advertising and served on the Northwest Power Planning Council. He also conducted a weeklong interview with jazz legend Arnie Shaw that prompted a thirteen part radio biography. He remained deeply passionate about the causes he championed in the legislature until his passing in 2006.
– Interview recorded August 16, 2004