Jim Keysor
Jim Keysor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Bond |
| Succeeded by | J. Robert Hayes |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Arklin |
| Succeeded by | Michael D. Antonovich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1927 |
| Died | February 13, 2014 (aged 86) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patricia Williams |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Brian Keysor (December 10, 1927 – February 13, 2014) served, from 1970 to 1974, in the California State Legislature, representing the 41st State Assembly District.
Career
[edit]During World War II, Keysor served in the United States Army.[1] Had earned a B.S. degree at the University of California, Los Angeles and graduate work at San Fernando Valley State College. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.[2]
When he began campaigning for office in the California State Assembly in 1969, he had been president of the Keysor-Century Corporation — parent of Century Record Manufacturing Company — both of which had been founded by his father, James Bernard ("Bud") Keysor Jr. (1906–2000).[3][4][5]
He was the Chairman of the Special committee to investigate the Sylmar Tunnel Disaster and author of the Tunnel and Mine Safety Act of 1972.
Personal life
[edit]Jim married Patricia Williams and together had four children; James (Bill nickname for middle name Williams), twins Susan and Karen, and Julie.
References
[edit]- ↑ The Legislators of California, compiled by Alexander C. Vassar, published by the California State Senate, March 2011 OCLC 871044423 (retrieved November 23, 2016)
- ↑ obituary for Keysor
- ↑ "Jim Keysor Dies at 86; California Assemblyman Failed in Other Bids for Elective Office," by David Colker, Los Angeles Times, February 7, 2014
- ↑ "The Blog – The Future Governor From Newhall," by Lionel Rolfe, HuffPost, April 3, 2014 (Updated May 1, 2014) (retrieved May 3, 2017)
- ↑ Who's Who in American Politics, Jaques Cattell Press, New York: R.R. Bowker
4th ed. 1973–1974 (1973); OCLC 320549465
5th ed. 1975–1976 (1975); OCLC 913294627
6th ed. 1977–1978 (1977); OCLC 615445577, 611324237
7th ed. 1979–1980 (1979); OCLC 21583460, 956675746
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