Rep. Frank Chopp, former speaker of the Washington House and a 1975 University of Washington graduate, died on March 22nd. "Rep. Chopp was dedicated to improving our state’s health care system, including mental health services. His advocacy for UW Medicine has enabled us to serve countless more patients, including through the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. Rep. Chopp left our state a heathier, more prosperous place and that will stand as his enduring legacy. I was proud to work with him these past many years and our University is proud to count him among our accomplished alumni. The UW community joins his family and friends in mourning the loss of one of our state’s foremost public servants," says University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce.
