Carley V. Porter
Carley V. Porter (February 19, 1906 – December 6, 1972) served in the California State Assembly from the 69th District from 1949 to 1963, and from the 38th District from 1963 until his death in 1972. A resident of Compton, his constituency under both of his Assembly district numbers was in southern Los Angeles County.
Carley V. Porter | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 38th district | |
| In office January 7, 1963 - December 6, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Jack T. Casey |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. McLennan |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 69th district | |
| In office November 8, 1949 - January 7, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph C. Dills |
| Succeeded by | William E. Dannemeyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1906 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | December 6, 1972 (aged 66) Sacramento, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marie Walton (m. 1934) |
| Children | 1 |
Legislation that bears Porter's name includes the Burns-Porter Act, which resulted in the California State Water Project, and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, anti-pollution legislation that predated the federal Clean Water Act.
During World War II, Porter served in the United States Army.
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