Background
Backlund, Victor L. was born on September 12, 1936 in Coquille, Oregon, United States.
Backlund, Victor L. was born on September 12, 1936 in Coquille, Oregon, United States.
Bachelor, Willamette University, 1958. Master of Arts, Willamette University, 1961.
Professional baseball player Los Angeles Dodgers, 1958—1959. Counselor McLaren School for Boys, 1960—1961. Teacher, coach Salem-Keizer School District 24J, 1961—1998.
Member Oregon House of Representatives, since 1999.
Member Keizer Heritage Foundation, Oregon State Fair Task Force, since 1999, Governor's Task Force on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, 2000. Vice chair Railroad Safety, 2000. Member Oregon State Capital Planning Foundation, since 2001, Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force, 2002, Healthy Schools Task Force, 2002, Brain Injury Task Force, 2002.
Member of Keizer Chamber of Commerce, Newburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Salem Chamber of Commerce.
Married Karen Backlund. Children: Valerie, Brett.