John Quimby

John Quimby (February 12, 1935 – December 23, 2012) was an American politician.

For the Wisconsin politician, see John B. Quimby.
John Quimby
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 72nd district
In office
January 7, 1963 - November 30, 1974
Preceded byEugene G. Nisbet
Succeeded byRichard H. Robinson
Personal details
Born(1935-02-12)February 12, 1935
Prescott, Arizona, US
DiedDecember 23, 2012(2012-12-23) (aged 77)
Carmichael, California, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGladys George
Children4

Born in Prescott, Arizona, Quimby served on the San Bernardino, California city council. He served as a Democrat in the California State Assembly for the 72nd district from 1963 to 1974.[1][2] He also lobbied for San Bernardino, California and Riverside, California.

Biography

At the age of 12, he was diagnosed with polio after which he used a wheelchair or steel braces. Quimby was the youngest person to serve on the San Bernardino City Council at the age of 22 and was also the first paraplegic to serve in the California Legislature.[3]

Death

Quimby died at the age of 77 on December 23, 2012, of complications from pneumonia.[3]

References
  1. Obituary
  2. John Quimby, JoinCalifornia.com
  3. "Capitol Weekly: Remembering John Quimby". Capitol Weekly. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2013.


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