Famous People with Name Whalen

Philip Whalen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Philip Whalen: was an American poet, Zen Buddhist, and a key figure in the San Francisco Renaissance and the Beat generation.

Jennifer Whalen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jennifer Whalen: is an American professional downhill mountain bike racer who won the 2005 NORBA National Championship in the Women's Super-D class. She lives in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Paul C. Whalen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Paul C. Whalen: is a Republican former member of the Hawaii Senate, representing the 3rd District (North and South Kohala, North and South Kona) until 2008.

John Sibley Whalen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

John Sibley Whalen: was Secretary of State of New York from 1907 to 1908.He was a member of the Tobacco Workers' Union and President of the Rochester Trade and Labor Council. His high standing in labor circles resulted in his selection by Governor John Alden Dix as First Dep

Dianne Whalen            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Dianne Whalen: was a Canadian politician and provincial Cabinet Minister in Newfoundland and Labrador. Whalen was one of several star candidates that helped bring the Progressive Conservatives back to power in 2003 after 14 years in opposition. She was elected to represent the district of Conception Bay East and Bell Island in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. Whalen was re-elected in 2007 and served as MHA and Minister until her death in 2010. Whalen was appointed to Danny Williams' first Cabinet in 2003 as the Minister of Government Services. She remained in the Government Services portfolio till 2007 when she was appointed Minister of Transportation and Works. On October 31, 2008, she became Minister of Municipal Affairs, Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness, and as Registrar General.