Background
Hansen, Clifford Peter was born on October 16, 1912 in Zenith, Wyoming, United States. Son of Peter Christoffersen and Sylvia Irene (Wood) Hansen.
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Clifford Peter Hansen
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Clifford Peter Hansen, American rancher, former Governor of Wyoming. Recipient Medallion Service award University Wyoming, Distinguished Alumnus award College Agriculture University Wyoming, 1994; named to Hall of Great Westerners National Cowboy Hall of Fame, 1995, Citizen of the West National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, 1996, Stock Grower of the Century Stock Growers Association, Cheyenne, 1972.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University Wyoming, 1934. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Wyoming, 1965.
Career
Chairman, Teton County Board of Commissioners, Jackson, Wyoming, 1943-1951; president, U. Wyoming Board of Trustees, Laramie, Wyoming, 1955-1963; commissioner, Snake River, Idaho, Wyoming, Columbia Interstate, 1943-1950; president, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1953-1955; chairman, Secretary of Agriculture Advisory committee, Washington, 1956-1962; vice president, Jackson State Bank, Jackson, 1953-1969; governor, State of Wyoming, Cheyenne, 1963-1966; United States Senator, State of Wyoming, Washington, 1967-1978; owner, Hansen Ranch, Jackson Hole. Member (President appointment ) Committee on Federalism Washington 1981. Board directors Pacific Power & Light Portland, 1979-1983, 1st Wyoming Bank Corporation Cheyenne 1979-1983.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee, University Wyoming, 1946-1963. Member University Wyoming Foundation. Board directors emeritus Mountain States Legal Foundation, Gottsche Foundation Rehabilitation Center.
Trustee emeritus Buffalo Bill History Association, Political Economy Research Center. Chairman steering committee Jefferson Energy Foundation. Member Masons (33 degree).
Interests
Connections
Married Martha Elizabeth Close, September 24, 1934. Children: Mary Elizabeth (deceased 1996), Peter Arthur.
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American -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1934
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1965
Career
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1943 - 1950
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1943 - 1951
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1953 - 1955
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1953 - 1969
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1955 - 1963
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1956 - 1962
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1963 - 1966
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1967 - 1978
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Awards
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Recipient Medallion Service award University Wyoming, Distinguished Alumnus award College Agriculture University Wyoming, 1994. Named to Hall of Great Westerners National Cowboy Hall of Fame, 1995, Citizen of the West National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, 1996, Stock Grower of the Century Stock Growers Association, Cheyenne, 1972.Recipient Medallion Service award University Wyoming, Distinguished Alumnus award College Agriculture University Wyoming, 1994. Named to Hall of Great Westerners National Cowboy Hall of Fame, 1995, Citizen of the West National Western Stock Show and Rodeo, 1996, Stock Grower of the Century Stock Growers Association, Cheyenne, 1972.