Ralph Clinton Dills (February 19, 1910 – May 23, 2002) was an American politician in the state of California. A Democrat, he served in the California State Assembly from 1939 to 1949, and in the California State Senate from 1966 to 1998. He is the longest-serving member in the history of the California Legislature. He was born in Rosston, Texas and died in Rocklin, California.[1]
Ralph C. Dills | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 28th district | |
In office December 5, 1994 – November 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Diane Watson |
Succeeded by | Debra Bowen |
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Alfred H. Song |
Succeeded by | Diane Watson |
Member of the California Senate from the 30th district | |
In office November 30, 1982 – November 30, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Diane Watson |
Succeeded by | Charles Calderon |
Member of the California Senate from the 32nd district | |
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Howard Way |
Succeeded by | Ruben Ayala |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 69th district | |
In office January 2, 1939 – June 1, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Fred P. Glick |
Succeeded by | Carley V. Porter |
Personal details | |
Born | Rosston, Texas | February 19, 1910
Died | May 23, 2002 Rocklin, California | (aged 92)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Ging Lee Wendi Lewellen Lai |
Children | Gregory Lee Dills |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California McGeorge School of Law |
References
edit- ^ "JoinCalifornia - Ralph C. Dills". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 14 November 2015.
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