John E. Thurman Jr. (May 6, 1919 – July 27, 1983)[1][2][3] was an American politician and World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army. A Democrat, he served in the California State Assembly from 1973 to 1982.[4] Thurman served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee from 1974 to 1982. Prior to his time in the state assembly, he served on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors from 1970 to 1972. He died in 1983.

John E. Thurman Jr.
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 30th district
In office
January 8, 1973 - November 30, 1974
Preceded byErnest LaCoste
Succeeded byKenneth L. Maddy
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
December 2, 1974 - November 30, 1982
Preceded byLou Papan
Succeeded byGary Condit
Personal details
Born(1919-05-06)May 6, 1919
Richmond, California
DiedJuly 27, 1983(1983-07-27) (aged 64)
Modesto, California
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulia
Children3
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

He was married to his wife, Julia, and had three children.

During his time in the legislature, Thurman voted for rape legislation and the "Use A Gun, Go To Prison" rule.

References

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  1. ^ "John E. Thurman Jr". findagrave.com.
  2. ^ "California Blue Book". State Printing Office. 1975. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "John Thurman". Social Security Death Index. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.