James Brian Keysor (December 10, 1927 – February 13, 2014) served, from 1970 to 1974, in the California State Legislature, representing the 41st State Assembly District.

Career

During

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, Keysor served in the

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. Had earned a B.S. degree at the

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and graduate work at San Fernando Valley State College. He was a member of

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and also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.obituary for Keysor
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in 1969, he had been president of the Keysor-Century Corporation — parent of Century Record Manufacturing Company — both of which had been founded by his father, James Bernard ("Bud") Keysor Jr. (1906–2000). He was the Chairman of the Special committee to investigate the Sylmar Tunnel Disaster and author of the Tunnel and Mine Safety Act of 1972.

Personal life

Jim married Patricia Williams and together had four children; Bill, twins Susan and Karen, and Julia.

References

United States Army personnel of World War II Latter Day Saints from California American music industry executives 1927 births 2014 deaths Politicians from Salt Lake City Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly 20th-century members of the California State Legislature {{california-CAAssembly-stub