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 from 1939 to 1949, and in the California State Senate from 1966 to 1998. He is the longest-serving member in the history of the California Legislature. 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 November 30, 1982 – 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