Ralph C. Dills

Ralph Clinton Dills (February 19, 1910 – May 23, 2002) was an American politician in the state of California. A Democrat, he served in the California State Assembly between the years of 1938 and 1949, and in California State Senate from 1966 to 1998. He is the longest serving member in the history of the General Assembly. He was born in Rosston, Texas and died in Rocklin, California.[1]

Ralph C. Dills
Member of the California Senate from the 28th district
In office December 5, 1994 – November 30, 1998
Preceded by	Diane Watson
Succeeded by	Debra Bowen
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1982
Preceded by	Alfred H. Song
Succeeded by	Diane Watson
Member of the California Senate from the 30th district
In office December 6, 1972 – November 30, 1994
Preceded by	Diane Watson
Succeeded by	Charles Calderon
Member of the California Senate from the 32nd district
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1974
Preceded by	Howard Way
Succeeded by	Ruben Ayala
Member of the California State Assembly from the 69th district
In office January 2, 1939 – June 1, 1949
Preceded by	Fred P. Glick
Succeeded by	Carley V. Porter
Personal details
Born	(1910-02-19)February 19, 1910 Rosston, Texas
Died	May 23, 2002(2002-05-23) (aged 92) Rocklin, California
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Ging Lee Wendi Lewellen Lai
Children	2
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles University of Southern California McGeorge School of Law