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Carlos Bee

1917 – 1974

American politician

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Lived 1917 – 1974 (aged 57). Carlos Bee was an American politician.

Carlos Bee (May 5, 1917 – November 29, 1974) was an American Democratic Party politician from California who served in multiple offices, most notably speaker pro tempore in the California State Assembly.

Early life Born in Berkeley, California, Bee came from a political family the son of U.S. Representative Carlos Bee from Texas and grandson of Hamilton P. Bee, who was Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1855 to 1856. After graduating from South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California the younger Bee graduated from Santa Barbara State College (now University of California, Santa Barbara) in 1940.

Career After graduating from college, Bee worked as a high school teacher in Hayward, California, for 12 years. From 1948 to 1954, Bee served on the Hayward City Council, serving as mayor from 1952 to 1954. Bee won his first election to the California State Assembly in 1954.

During his tenure in the Assembly, Bee served on the Rules Committee as well as the Committees on Intergovernmental Relations, Retirement, and Transportation.

From 1959 to 1968, and 1971 to 1974, he served as speaker pro tempore in the California State Assembly. Carlos Bee Boulevard in Hayward adjacent to Cal State East Bay and Carlos Bee Park in Castro Valley are named after him.

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Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Positions held
Member of the California State Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carlos Bee?

American politician (1917-1974)

When was Carlos Bee born?

Carlos Bee was born on 5 May 1917 in Berkeley.

When did Carlos Bee die?

Carlos Bee died on 29 November 1974 in San Antonio, Texas.

What was Carlos Bee's occupation?

Carlos Bee was a politician.

What nationality was Carlos Bee?

Carlos Bee was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carlos Bee

· Wikidata: Q17182610

· DBpedia: Carlos Bee (California politician)

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