Sen. Swecker in hospital following cardiac episode over weekend

May 27, 2008

OLYMPIA…State Sen. Dan Swecker, R-Rochester, is in critical care at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia following a cardiac episode at his home Saturday night.

Swecker, who has served as the 20th Legislative District’s state senator since 1995, underwent testing after being admitted into the hospital. An echocardiogram test revealed that he has a congenital heart valve abnormality that will require open heart surgery. The surgery will take place tomorrow or Thursday.

Last Wednesday, Swecker underwent hip replacement surgery at Providence St. Peter Hospital. He returned home Friday to recover from the procedure.

“Dan is in stable condition and in good spirits, but he cannot have visitors yet,” said his wife, Debby Swecker. “He appreciates the messages and prayers from others during this difficult time.”

The Sweckers have requested that messages of support and media inquiries be sent this week through Sen. Swecker’s public information officer, Brian Zylstra, at (360) 786-7399 or zylstra.brian@leg.wa.gov.

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For more information contact Brian Zylstra
at (360) 786-7399 or zylstra.brian@leg.wa.gov.