James Q. Wedworth
James Q. Wedworth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 2, 1967 - November 30, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin C. Weingand |
| Succeeded by | George Deukmejian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1919 Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1998 (aged 79) Newcastle, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Muriel Berube |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Q. Wedworth (April 14, 1919 – December 22, 1998) served in the California legislature and during World War II he served in the United States Navy.[1]
Personal[]
He was born on April 14, 1919, in Illinois. He married Muriel Berube and had four children: sons Ronald and Albert and daughters Susan and Diane. He saw military service during World War II.[2]
He a ran an orchard and a horse boarding farm. He was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, Rotary, Little League and Pop Warner football.[3]
Wedworth died in 1998 at age 79.[4]
Career[]
Wedworth was a California state senator and for nearly 25 years he was mayor of Hawthorne.[5] In 1970, along with assemblyman Larry Townsend, he was responsible for introducing a bill allowing paramedics to save lives in emergency situations. It wasn't until Ronald Reagan—who at the time was governor of California—signed the that paramedics were allowed to run calls without nurses attending.[6]
References[]
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ Join California Election History for the State of California James Q. Wedworth
- ^ The Los Angeles Times James Q. Wedworth; Former State Senator by Myrna Oliver
- ^ The Los Angeles Times James Q. Wedworth; Former State Senator by Myrna Oliver
- ^ The Los Angeles Times December 23, 1998 James Q. Wedworth; Former State Senator by Myrna Oliver
- ^ Emergency!: Behind the Scene By Richard Yokley, Rozane Sutherland Page 7 - 8 Chapter 1 History of EMS in Los Angeles County
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