John Vasconcellos

John Bernard Vasconcellos Jr. ComIH (May 11, 1932 – May 24, 2014) was an American politician from California and member of the Democratic Party. He represented Silicon Valley as a member of the California State Assembly for 30 years and a California State Senator for 8 years. His lifelong interest in psychology led to his advocacy of the self-esteem movement in California politics.

John Vasconcellos
ComIH
Member of the California Senate
from the 13th district
In office
December 2, 1996  November 30, 2004
Preceded byAl Alquist
Succeeded byElaine Alquist
Member of the
California State Assembly
In office
January 2, 1967  November 30, 1996
Preceded byAl Alquist
Succeeded byElaine Alquist
Constituency24th district (1967–74)
23rd district (1974–92)
22nd district (1992–96)
Personal details
Born(1932-05-11)May 11, 1932
San Jose, California
DiedMay 24, 2014(2014-05-24) (aged 82)
San Jose, California
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Santa Clara, California
Alma materBellarmine College Preparatory and Santa Clara University
OccupationLawyer
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