Tom Bane
American politician
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Tom Bane (December 28, 1913 – April 11, 1999) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1959 to 1965 and from 1974 to 1992.[1][2][3]
Tom Bane | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 40th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 - November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Alex P. Garcia |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Friedman |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 5, 1959 - January 4, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Marsh |
| Succeeded by | Bob Moretti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1913 |
| Died | April 11, 1999 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Claire Brown (m. 1939) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
Bane was born on December 28, 1913, in Los Angeles and graduated from Burbank High School in 1932. His father was a state highway inspector and the family moved frequently. He attended Los Angeles City College and one of his first jobs was working at the Bullocks Wilshire department store.[4]
Career
Bane worked at various times in the banking industry and as the head of a non-profit organization, but he is best known for his 24 years of service in the California Assembly, serving first from 1959-1965 and later from 1974-1992. Bane was a liberal Democrat whose district covered large parts of the San Fernando Valley. He was the sponsor of the Tom Bane Civil Rights Act, a hate crimes law that was enacted in 1987.[5][4]
Personal life
Death
Bane died on April 11, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, at age 85.[5][4]