Lou Papan

Lou Papan
Member of the California State Assembly
In office
December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2002
Preceded byJackie Speier
Succeeded byGene Mullin
Constituency19th district
In office
January 8, 1973 – November 30, 1986
Preceded byLeo Ryan
Succeeded byJackie Speier
Constituency27th district (1973–1974)
19th district (1986–1996)
Member of the Daly City Council
In office
1970–1972
ConstituencyDaly City, California
Personal details
Born(1928-08-02)August 2, 1928
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2007(2007-04-28) (aged 78)
Millbrae, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseIrene Damis
ChildrenVirginia, Diane, John
OccupationPolitician

Louis John Papan (August 2, 1928 – April 28, 2007) was a Democratic California politician. He was known as the "Dean of the Assembly" for his 20 years in the California State Assembly.[1][2]

  1. ^ Josh Richman (May 14, 2007). "Requiem for 'Leadfoot Lou'". The Oakland Tribune. Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  2. ^ Will Oremus (May 5, 2007). "Mourners pay respect to Lou Papan". San Jose Mercury News.