Robert W. Crown

Robert Crown
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 14th district
In office
1956–1973
Preceded by Randal Dickey
Succeeded by Bill Lockyer
Personal details
Born Robert W. Crown
(1922-01-23)January 23, 1922
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died May 21, 1973(1973-05-21) (aged 51)
Alameda, California, U.S.
Political party Democratic

Robert W. Crown (January 23, 1922-May 21, 1973) served in the California legislature and, during World War II, he served in the United States Army in 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 car while on his regular early morning jog.[3]

Crown Memorial State Beach is named after him in recognition of his work to preserve the area.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Vassar, Charles A., The Legislators of California - Appendix D
  2. ↑ http://thealamedan.org/news/alameda-history-assemblyman-robert-w-crown
  3. ↑ http://thealamedan.org/news/alameda-history-assemblyman-robert-w-crown
  4. ↑ East Bay Regional Park District - Crown Memorial State Beach



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