John E. Thurman Jr. (May 6, 1919 – July 27, 1983)[1][2][3] was an American politician and World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army. A Democrat, he served in the California State Assembly from 1973 to 1982.[4] Thurman served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee from 1974 to 1982. Prior to his time in the state assembly, he served on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors from 1970 to 1972. He died in 1983.
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 |
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
edit- ^ "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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