Leon D. Ralph

Leon D. Ralph
Member of the California State Assembly from the 48th district
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1976
Preceded by	Richard Alatorre
Succeeded by	Maxine Waters
Member of the California State Assembly from the 55th district
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1974
Preceded by	F. Douglas Ferrell
Succeeded by	Richard Alatorre
Personal details
Born	Leon Douglas Ralph (1932-08-20)August 20, 1932 Richmond, Virginia, US
Died	February 6, 2007(2007-02-06) (aged 74) Long Beach, California, US
Party	Democratic
Spouses	Martha Ann Morgan ​ (m. 1951)​ Pamela Joynes m 1972
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Wars	Korean War

Leon Douglas Ralph (August 20, 1932 – February 6, 2007) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1967 to 1976. He died on February 6, 2007, in Long Beach, California, at age 74.

Early Life

Ralph was born on August 20, 1932 in Richmond, Virginia to Arthur and Leanne Ralph. Ralph was raised in Richmond, graduating in 1950 at Armstrong High School in Richmond. After graduation Ralph would serve as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force from August 1950 to July 1954. Ralph would also serve as a logistical analyst for Douglas Aircraft from 1956 to 1963.

Ralph would relocate to California during his early adult life, attending Los Angeles Valley College from 1959 to 1961, where he would graduate with a Associates of Arts degree. He would also attend the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado.

References

External links

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