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Edward Vincent
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| Member of the California Senate from the 25th district |
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| In office December 4, 2000 - November 4, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Teresa Patterson Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Roderick Wright |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 51st district |
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| In office December 2, 1996 - November 30, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Curtis R. Tucker, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Horton |
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| Born | June 23, 1934 Steubenville, Ohio |
| Died | August 31, 2012 (aged 78) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marilyn |
| Children | 2 |
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| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Edward Vincent Jr. (born June 23, 1934 – died August 31, 2012) was an important American politician. He served in the California State Senate and the California State Assembly. Before that, he was the Mayor of Inglewood. He lived in Inglewood with his wife, Marilyn, and they had two daughters. He represented many areas, including Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lynwood, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Pedro, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
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Edward Vincent's Early Life
Edward Vincent Jr. was born in Steubenville, Ohio. He loved sports and wanted to do well. This helped him get a special athletic scholarship to the University of Iowa in 1952. There, he studied Public Relations and Advertising.
Football Star and Military Service
Edward was a great football player in college. He earned special awards like All-Big Ten and All-American honors. In 1956, the Los Angeles Rams picked him to play for their team. He played in some games before injuries stopped him.
After college, Edward served in the United States Army. He continued to play football there, earning honors for the Army and all military services. In 1959, he left the Army. He then went back to school and earned a degree from California State University, Los Angeles. After that, he worked for 35 years with the Los Angeles County Probation Department. This department helps people who have been in trouble with the law.
Serving His Community
Edward Vincent Jr. started his political career in his local community.
Leading in Inglewood Schools
He was first elected to the Inglewood Unified School District's Board of Trustees. This board helps make decisions for the local schools. He was even the president of the board from 1978 to 1979.
Mayor of Inglewood
From 1979 to 1983, Edward represented the people of District No. 4 on the Inglewood City Council. This council helps run the city. In 1983, Edward Vincent made history. He became the first African-American Mayor of the City of Inglewood. He was so popular that he was re-elected three more times! He also served as a commissioner for the State of California World Trade Commission.
Working for California
Edward Vincent Jr. then moved on to serve the entire state of California.
In the State Assembly
From 1996 to 2000, Edward was a member of the California State Assembly. This is one part of California's lawmaking body. In the Assembly, he led important committees. He chaired the Elections, Reapportionment, and Constitutional Amendments Committee. He also led the California Horse Racing Industry Committee. In 2000, he received an award called the Cuactemoc Award. This award recognized his excellent public service for farm workers.
In the State Senate
From 2000 to 2008, Edward Vincent served in the California State Senate. This is the other part of California's lawmaking body. He was a member of several important Senate Committees. These included committees on Agriculture, Governmental Organization, and Health. He also chaired the Select Committee on the Horseracing Industry.
In the Senate, he wrote new laws about many topics. These included gambling licenses, retirement benefits for state teachers, horse racing, and places that care for people (community care facilities). He had to leave the Senate in 2008 because of term limits. Term limits mean a politician can only serve for a certain number of years.
