Floyd Hicks

Floyd Verne Hicks (May 29, 1915 – December 1, 1992) was an American politician and attorney who served as an associate justice of the Washington Supreme Court and member of the United States House of Representatives. Background Hicks was born in Prosser, Washington. He attended Central Washington University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in education. Hicks became a high school teacher and football coach. He continued his education at Washington State University, from which he earned certification as an education administrator. Army service After the start of World War II, Hicks joined the United States Army in 1942. He rose to the rank of captain in his four years in the military. Career Following his discharge from the Army, Hicks enrolled in the University of Washington School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor in 1948. Soon afterward, he established a small private practice in Pierce County, Washington. In 1961, Hicks was chosen as a superior court judge. In 1964, Hicks was elected to United States House of Representatives, where he served on the House Committee on Armed Services. He served six terms, leaving Congress in 1977.