Background
Hooley, Darlene Kay Olson was born on April 4, 1939 in Williston, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Clarence Alvin and Alyce (Rogers) Olson.
United States Representative from Oregon
Hooley, Darlene Kay Olson was born on April 4, 1939 in Williston, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Clarence Alvin and Alyce (Rogers) Olson.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1961. Postgraduate student, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1965. Postgraduate student, Portland State University, 1967.
Teacher Woodburn & Gervais School, Oregon, 1962-1965, David Douglas School District, Portland, 1965-1967, St. Mary's Academy, Portland, 1967-1969. Member City Council, West Linn, Oregon, 1976-1980, Oregon State House Representatives from District 27, 1980-1987. Commissioner Clackamas County Board, Oregon, 1987-1996.
Member United States Congress from 5th Oregon district, 1996—2009, member energy and commerce committee, member budget committee, member science and technical committee.
Vice chair Oregon Tourism Alliance, Portland, 1991. Board directors Providence Medical Center, Portland, 1989, Community Corrections Board, Oregon City, 1990. Acting chair Oregon Trail Foundation Board, Oregon City, 1991.
Member Urban Growth Policy Advisory Committee, Portland, 1991. Member League of Women Voters, Oregon Women's Political Caucus (Woman of Year 1988).
Married John Hooley, 1965 (divorced). Children: Chad, Erin.