Lou Cusanovich
American politician and member of California State Assembly
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Lou Cusanovich (June 14, 1912 – February 6, 1985)[2] was an American politician who was a member of the California State Assembly from 1957 to 1966 and a member of the California State Senate from 1966 to 1980.
Preceded byDonald L. Grunsky
Succeeded byEdward M. Davis
Constituency23rd district (1967–1976)
19th district (1976–1980)
19th district (1976–1980)
Preceded byPatrick D. McGee
Lou Cusanovich | |
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Official portrait, 1971 | |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – December 1, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Donald L. Grunsky |
| Succeeded by | Edward M. Davis |
| Constituency | 23rd district (1967–1976) 19th district (1976–1980) |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 64th district | |
| In office December 17, 1957 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick D. McGee |
| Succeeded by | Patrick D. McGee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1912 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 1985 (aged 72) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth McElroy[1] |
| Children | 2, Michael and Gerald |
Career
Cusanovich represented the San Fernando Valley in the California State Legislature for 23 years. He was a member of the Republican Party. In 1970, he served as the Majority Leader of the California State Senate.[3]
