John E. Thurman
John E. Thurman Jr. (May 6, 1919 – July 27, 1983)[1][2][3] served in the California legislature and during World War II he served in the United States Army.[4]
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(s) | Julia |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Thurman was elected to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors in 1970–1972. He was elected to the California State Assembly in the 27th Assembly district from 1972 to 1982. Thurman served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee from 1974 to 1982.
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. 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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