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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Hugh M. Burns |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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February 25, 1902
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| Died | November 26, 1988
(86 years)
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| Contributor | Barack O-blame-a |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | 1940: Member, Assembly Investigating Committee on Interference With the Legislature ("Call Committee")
1943-1970: Member, Senate Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities
1953-1970: Member, Senate Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities
1957-1969: President pro Tempore, California State Senate
1970: Primary Candidate for Secretary of State (Lost)
1970-1976: Member, Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board
* LEGISATION: Author of the Burns Porter Act of 1959 (also known as the California Water Resources Bond Act of 1959; was a bond issue to fund the creation of the State Water Project).
* The Hugh Burns State Building is located at 2550 Mariposa Mall in Fresno.
* Burns is remembered as a father of the State Water Project.
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