James Q. Wedworth (April 14, 1919 – December 22, 1998) served in the California legislature and during World War II he served in the United States Navy.
Personal He was born on April 14, 1919, in Illinois. He married Muriel Berube and had four children: sons Ronald and Albert and daughters Susan and Diane. He saw military service during World War II.Join California Election History for the State of California James Q. Wedworth
He a ran an orchard and a horse boarding farm. He was actively involved in the Boy Scouts, Rotary, Little League and Pop Warner football.The Los Angeles Times James Q. Wedworth; Former State Senator by Myrna Oliver
Wedworth died in 1998 at age 79.The Los Angeles Times James Q. Wedworth; Former State Senator by Myrna Oliver
Career Wedworth was a California state senator and for nearly 25 years he was mayor of Hawthorne.The Los Angeles Times December 23, 1998 James Q. Wedworth; Former State Senator by Myrna Oliver In 1970, along with assemblyman Larry Townsend, he was responsible for introducing a bill allowing paramedics to save lives in emergency situations. It wasn't until Ronald Reagan—who at the time was governor of California—signed the Wedworth-Townsend Paramedic Act that paramedics were allowed to run calls without nurses attending.Emergency!: Behind the Scene By Richard Yokley, Rozane Sutherland Page 7 - 8 Chapter 1 History of EMS in Los Angeles County
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