John E. Thurman
John E. Thurman Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 30th district | |
| In office January 8, 1973 - November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest LaCoste |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth L. Maddy |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 27th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 - November 30, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Lou Papan |
| Succeeded by | Gary Condit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1919 Richmond, California |
| Died | July 27, 1983 (aged 64) Modesto, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julia |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John E. Thurman Jr. (May 6, 1919 – July 27, 1983)[1][2][3] was an American polician and World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army. A Democrat, he served in the California State Assembly from 1973-1982.[4] Thurman served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee from 1974-1982. Prior to his time in the state assembly, he served on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors from 1970-1972. He died in 1983.
He was married to his wife, Julia, and had three children.
During his time in the legislature, Thurman voted for rape legislation and the "Use A Gun, Go To Prison" rule.
References
- ^ "John E. Thurman Jr". findagrave.com.
- ^ "California Blue Book". State Printing Office. 1975. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ "John Thurman". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
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