Vernon L. Sturgeon
American politician
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Vernon L. Sturgeon[2] (October 1, 1915 – November 7, 2004) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 29th district of the California State Senate.[3]
Vernon L. Sturgeon | |
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Sturgeon in 1963 | |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 2, 1961 – January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Alan A. Erhart |
| Succeeded by | Mervyn Dymally |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1915 Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 2004 (aged 89) |
| Party | Republican[1] |
He subsequently served on the California Public Utilities Commission.[3]
Part of California Highway 101 between Spring Street in Paso Robles and Santa Barbara Road in Atascadero was named as the Senator Vernon L. Sturgeon Memorial Highway in 2006.[4][5][6][7]
Life and career
Sturgeon was born in Chandler, Arizona.[3]
In 1960, Sturgeon was elected to represent the 29th district of the California State Senate, succeeding Alan A. Erhart. He served until 1967, when he was succeeded by Mervyn Dymally.[8]
Sturgeon died in November 7, 2004, at the age of 89.[9]
