Jack R. Fenton
Jack R. Fenton | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1972 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Walter J. Karabian |
| Succeeded by | Howard Berman |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 59th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Sieroty |
| Succeeded by | Matthew G. Martínez |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 51st district | |
| In office January 4, 1965 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | John Moreno |
| Succeeded by | Robert G. Beverly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1916 Rochester, New York |
| Died | November 6, 2007 (aged 91) Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Betty Byer |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | SUNY Brockport |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Jack R. Fenton (August 7, 1916 – November 6, 2007) was an American politician who represented California's 51st State Assembly district and California's 59th State Assembly district 16 years in the California State Assembly. He was part of the Democratic leadership, majority leader in 1972, and helped establish California's occupational health and safety regime.