Albert Rosellini
15th Governor of Washington
In office 1957 – 1965
Preceded by	Arthur Langlie
Succeeded by	Daniel J. Evans
Born	January 21, 1910 (1910-01-21) (age 97) Tacoma, Washington, United States
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Lawyer

Albert Dean Rosellini (born January 21, 1910) is a businessman from the U.S. state of Washington. Rosellini is a member of the Democratic Party and served in the Washington Legislature before his term as Governor (1957–1965). Rosellini is currently the oldest living former Governor in the United States, and was the first Italian American Catholic governor elected west of the Mississippi River.[1] He was nicknamed "Taxellini" by his detractors and "The Gov." by his supporters. This is a list of governors of the U.S. state of Washington. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Arthur Bernard Langlie (b. ... Daniel Jackson Evans Daniel Jackson Evans (born November 11, 1925) served three terms as governor of the state of Washington from 1965 to 1977, and represented the state in the United States Senate from 1983 to 1989. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: The City of Destiny Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State Coordinates: Country United States of America State Washington County Pierce Government  - Mayor Bill Baarsma (NP) Area  - City 62. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... English barrister 16th century painting of a civil law notary, by Flemish painter Quentin Massys. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties/Parishes/Boroughs, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Area  Ranked 18th  - Total 71,342 sq mi (184,827 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 6. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Washington Legislature is the state legislature of Washington State. ... This is a list of governors of the U.S. state of Washington. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... This page contains the individuals, who, at the time of their deaths, were the earliest living governors of any U.S. state. ... An Italian-American is an American of Italian descent either born in America or someone who has immigrated. ... For the river in Canada, see Mississippi River (Ontario). ...

Rosellini was born in Tacoma, Washington. He was a lawyer and was vilified for defending the son of family friends, Frank Colacurcio Sr., from a rape charge. He was elected to the Washington Senate from the 33rd district, where he served from 1939 to 1947. Rosellini was governor from 1957 to 1965. The longest floating bridge in the world, which carries Washington State Route 520 over Lake Washington from Seattle to Medina, is named after him: though commonly known as the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, the bridge's official name is the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge–Evergreen Point. Rosellini is a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. In 1962, he was the Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade. Nickname: The City of Destiny Location of Tacoma in Pierce County and Washington State Coordinates: Country United States of America State Washington County Pierce Government  - Mayor Bill Baarsma (NP) Area  - City 62. ... English barrister 16th century painting of a civil law notary, by Flemish painter Quentin Massys. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full year calendar). ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... A pontoon bridge Pontoon bridges are floating bridges supported by floating pontoons with sufficient buoyancy to support the bridge and dynamic loads. ... Washington State Route 520 is a freeway in the state of Washington, U.S.A. It extends 14 miles from Seattle in the west to Redmond in the east. ... Lakes Washington and Sammamish, Washington state, U.S.A. Lake Washington is the second largest natural lake in Washington State, USA, after Lake Chelan, and the largest lake in King County. ... Nickname: Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area  - City  142. ... Medina is a city located in King County, Washington, on the eastern shore of Lake Washington opposite Seattle. ... The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, officially the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge—Evergreen Point, is the longest floating bridge in the world at 7,578 feet (2,310 meters). ... Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE or Teke, pronounced T-K-E or IPA , as in teak wood) is a college fraternity with chapters in the USA, and Canada, and affiliation with a German fraternity system known as the Corps of the Weinheimer Senioren Convent (WSC). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... List of Past Grand Marshals of the Tournament of Roses Parade // 1890s 1890 - Dr. Francis F. Rowland 1891 - No Grand Marshal 1892 - Dr. Francis F. Rowland 1893 - No Grand Marshal 1894 - Dr. Francis F. Rowland 1895 - Dr. H. H. Sherk 1896 & 1897 - Edwin Stearns 1898 & 1899 - Martin H. Weight 1900s... A float from the 2004 Rose Parade A close up of roses used to create a rose bowl parade float. ...

After politics in the 1966, Rosellini tried to return to law but was turned down by the Bar Association. Rosellini decided to become a Business and Political consultant,specializing in the affairs of the Liquor and Entertainment Industries that launched his career back in 1933. also owning a gas station, convenience store, car wash, and various properties, also investing in Businesses such as a business broker company, an oil firm, Fortune Oil Company Inc., a Beer Distribution Company, Premium Distributers and also investing in a Bank which his son is chairman. Remaining active in the political arena, Rosellini attends fundraisers and helps candidates raise funds for campaigns.

In 2003, Rosellini was reported to have delivered campaign contributions to Seattle City Council members on behalf of Seattle racketeer Frank Colacurcio, Sr. in the "Strippergate" case. However, he was not charged in the case, and King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng stated, "There was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing on the part of former Governor Albert Rosellini."^[1] The Seattle City Council, the legislative body of Seattle, Washington, consists of nine members elected at large. ... Organized crime is crime carried out systematically by formal criminal organizations. ... Francis Colacurcio Sr. ... Strippergate is the name of two separate government scandals is San Diego and Seattle, both involving strip clubs. ... King County redirects here; you may be looking for King County, Texas. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

At age 97, Rosellini is still active in politics, is influential in the Democratic Party, and remains an active businessman. He has served as mentor to many political figures, including current Washington governor Christine Gregoire and former governor Gary Locke. Christine OGrady Gregoire (born March 24, 1947) is the Democratic governor of the U.S. state of Washington. ... Gary F. Locke (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: , born January 21, 1950 in Seattle, Washington) was the Democratic governor of Washington (1997-2005), and the first Chinese American governor in United States history. ...

Notes and references

1. ^ Modie, Neil and Sam Skolnik. "Two Colacurcios face charges over 'Strippergate'", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 2005-07-13.