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Daniel Boatwright
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| Member of the California Senate from the 7th district |
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| In office December 1, 1980 - November 30, 1996 |
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| Preceded by | John A. Nejedly |
| Succeeded by | Richard Rainey |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 10th district |
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| In office January 1, 1973 - December 1, 1980 |
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| Preceded by | James W. Dent |
| Succeeded by | William P. Baker |
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| Born | January 29, 1930 Harrison, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 2012 (aged 82) Clayton, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Gina Hilbert (d.) Tersea Boatwright
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| Children | 3 |
| Education | Vallejo Junior College University of California, Berkeley |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit |  7th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Daniel Eugene Boatwright (January 29, 1930 – April 27, 2012) was an important politician from California. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Boatwright served for many years in the state government. He represented Concord, California, a city near San Francisco Bay Area.
Daniel Boatwright was born in Harrison, Arkansas. He bravely served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his military service, he went to the University of California, Berkeley. There, he earned a law degree.
Early Career and Public Service
Before becoming a state politician, Daniel Boatwright served his country. He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He took part in a very tough battle called the Chosin Reservoir. His service was honorable and important.
After the war, Boatwright became a lawyer. From 1960 to 1963, he worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Contra Costa County, California. In this job, he handled many court cases. He was very successful and won every case he led. He still holds a record for winning the most cases in a row there.
Later, he decided to enter politics. He was elected to the Concord City Council in 1966. He served on the council until 1972. During this time, he also served as the Mayor of Concord from 1966 to 1968.
Time in the State Legislature
In 1972, Daniel Boatwright was elected to the California State Assembly. This is one part of California's state government. He was reelected several times, serving until 1980. During his time in the Assembly, he became the Chairman of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. This committee is very powerful because it decides how state money is spent.
In 1980, he was elected to the California State Senate. This is the other part of California's state government. He was very popular in his area. He did not face serious challenges when he ran for reelection. In the 1980s, he also led the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.
Boatwright was known as a moderate politician. This means he often found ways to work with people from different political parties. He got along well with Republican politicians. This approach was popular with the people he represented. However, his career in the Senate ended due to new rules. In 1990, California voters passed "term limits." These rules set a maximum number of years a politician can serve. Because of these limits, Boatwright had to retire from the Senate in 1996.
After Politics
After leaving the state legislature, Daniel Boatwright continued to work in public affairs. He became a General Counsel for Sacramento Advocates. This is a well-known company that helps groups talk to lawmakers.
Later Years
Daniel Boatwright passed away on April 27, 2012. He was 82 years old. Many people remembered his dedication to public service. California Governor Jerry Brown said that Boatwright was a "dedicated legislator" and a "very good representative" for his community.
