Back in town from her winter home in Arizona, this has been a busy time for former state Rep. and ex-Burien City Councilwoman Georgette Valle. On June 30, she celebrated her 60th wedding anniversary with Dr. Odd Valle. On July 4, Georgette will ride in the Burien Independence Day parade as the grand marshal.

Georgette became a state representative in 1964. State issues she championed include the clean air act, no smoking in public places, equal rights education bill and recycle bins. Returning from service to the state, she became a City Council member in 1998.

Valle and her Norwegian husband, Odd Valle, made their first stateside home in Burien in an apartment named Burien Gardens, now known as The Heights. With Odd as a dentist and Georgette as the office manager they became the third dental practice in the Highline area.

The Valles began to contribute locally at once. They are widely recognized as the founders of the Burien/SeaTac Lions Club and are faithful members to this day.

Now in retirement Georgette and Odd divide their time between Burien and a home in Arizona. Wherever she goes, Georgette gets involved locally and really makes a difference.