About Carley V. Porter
Lived 1906 – 1972 (aged 66). Carley V. Porter was an American politician.
Carley V. Porter (February 19, 1906 – December 6, 1972) served in the California State Assembly from the 69th District from 1949 to 1963, and from the 38th District from 1963 until his death in 1972. A resident of Compton, his constituency under both of his Assembly district numbers was in southern Los Angeles County.
Legislation that bears Porter's name includes the Burns-Porter Act, which resulted in the California State Water Project, and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, anti-pollution legislation that predated the federal Clean Water Act.
During World War II, Porter served in the United States Army.
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Who was Carley V. Porter?
American politician
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Carley V. Porter was born on 19 February 1906 in Chicago.
When did Carley V. Porter die?
Carley V. Porter died on 6 December 1972 in Sacramento, California.
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Carley V. Porter was a politician.
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Carley V. Porter was American.
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