Jack R. Fenton

Jack R. Fenton (August 7, 1916 – November 6, 2007) was an American politician who represented California's 51st State Assembly district and California's 59th State Assembly district 16 years in the California State Assembly. He was part of the Democratic leadership, majority leader in 1972, and helped establish California's occupational health and safety regime.

Jack R. Fenton
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 59th district
In office
December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1980
Preceded byAlan Sieroty
Succeeded byMatthew G. Martínez
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 51st district
In office
January 4, 1965 – November 30, 1974
Preceded byJohn Moreno
Succeeded byRobert G. Beverly
Personal details
Born(1916-08-07)August 7, 1916
Rochester, New York
DiedNovember 6, 2007(2007-11-06) (aged 91)
Dallas, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBetty Byer
Children4
Alma materSUNY Brockport
ProfessionLawyer
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