John W. Holmdahl
John W. Holmdahl | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 8th district | |
In office January 4, 1971 - October 15, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Lewis F. Sherman |
Succeeded by | |
Member of the California Senate from the 16th district | |
In office January 5, 1959 - January 2, 1967 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | |
Personal details | |
Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. | April 18, 1924
Died | July 17, 2017 Sacramento, California, U.S. | (aged 93)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Thea Beverly Jane |
Children | 6 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
John William Holmdahl (April 18, 1924 – July 17, 2017) was a United States Democratic politician and a member of the California State Senate for the 16th district from 1959 to 1967 and the 8th district from 1971 to 1982.[1][2]
Holmdahl was born in San Francisco and during World War II he served in the United States Army.[3] In 1955 he became a member of Oakland City Council, remaining on the council until 1958. He was later a judge of the California Court of Appeal, retiring in 1982.
References[]
- ^ JoinCalifornia: Election History of John W. Holmdahl. Accessed 1 July 2013
- ^ "John Holmdahl (1924–2017)". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
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