Robert W. Crown
Robert Crown | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 14th district | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – May 21, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Randal Dickey |
| Succeeded by | Bill Lockyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1922 San Francisco, California |
| Died | May 21, 1973 (aged 51) Alameda, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Warren Crown (January 23, 1922 – May 21, 1973) served in the California legislature and, during World War II, he served in the United States Army as an infantry combat platoon leader in France.[1] He won nine elections in a row, and also served as a delegate at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. He was a progressive Democrat, noted for his opposition to the death penalty.[2]
In 1973, he was struck and killed by a motorist while on his regular early morning jog.[3]
Crown Memorial State Beach on the island of Alameda is named after him in recognition of his work to preserve the area.[4]
References
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California - Appendix D
- ^ "Alameda in History: Assemblyman Robert W. Crown | the Alamedan". Archived from the original on March 2, 2015.
- ^ "Alameda in History: Assemblyman Robert W. Crown | the Alamedan". Archived from the original on March 2, 2015.
- ^ East Bay Regional Park District - Crown Memorial State Beach