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Alan Sieroty
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| Member of the California Senate from the 22nd district |
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| In office 24 March 1977 – 30 November 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Anthony C. Beilenson |
| Succeeded by | Herschel Rosenthal |
| Member of the California Assembly | |
| In office 2 January 1967 – 24 March 1977 |
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| Preceded by | Anthony C. Beilenson |
| Succeeded by | Mel Levine |
| Constituency | 59th District (1967–1974) 44th District (1974–1977) |
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Alan Gerald Sieroty
December 13, 1930 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 2024 (aged 93) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Stanford University (AB) USC Gould School of Law (JD) |
Alan Gerald Sieroty (born December 13, 1930 – died March 16, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician. He worked to make California a better place. He served in both parts of the California State Legislature, which is like the state's law-making body.
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Growing Up and School
Alan Sieroty was born in Los Angeles, California. His father, Julian M. Sieroty, was in charge of a chain of retail stores. His grandfather, Adolph Sieroty, built the famous Eastern Columbia Building in downtown Los Angeles.
His mother, Jean Sieroty, came from Poland. She was a philanthropist (someone who gives money to good causes) and an activist (someone who works for change). Alan went to Beverly Hills High School.
After high school, he studied Economics at Stanford University. He earned his first degree in 1952. He was also part of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, which is a group for very smart students. Later, he went to USC Gould School of Law and became a lawyer in 1956. Alan Sieroty was Jewish.
Helping California
From 1961 to 1965, Alan Sieroty worked for Lieutenant Governor Glenn M. Anderson. He was a top assistant, helping the Lieutenant Governor with his daily tasks.
Later, from 1965 to 1966, he helped with the Chile-California Program. This program worked to build good relationships between California and Chile.
Making Laws and More
Alan Sieroty was a member of the Democratic Party. He became a California State Assemblyman in 1967. This means he was part of the group that makes laws for California. He served in this role for ten years.
In 1977, he became a California State Senator. He was re-elected in 1978. He decided not to run for re-election in 1982.
A Special Fossil and a Beach
Alan Sieroty helped make the California Sabretooth Tiger (Smilodon californicus) the official state fossil of California. This is a very cool part of his legacy!
His fellow politicians honored him by naming a beach after him. You can visit Alan Sieroty Beach in Marin County.
Supporting Arts and Rights
Alan Sieroty cared a lot about the arts. He led a group called the Arts Task Force for the National Conference of State Legislatures. He also served on the board of directors for the American Civil Liberties Union. This group works to protect people's rights.
In 1985, he helped start the California State Summer School for the Arts. This school helps young artists develop their talents. He stayed involved with the school for many years.
