Arthur H. Breed Sr.
Arthur H. Breed Sr. | |
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16th district (1931 – 1933) | |
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Born | Arthur Hastings Breed November 27, 1865 Arthur H. Breed Jr. |
Arthur Hastings Breed Sr. (November 27, 1865 – April 28, 1953) was an American politician who served in the
16th districts. He was also the longest serving President pro tempore of the Senate, holding the role for 16 years between 1917 and 1933.[1]
Life
Born in San Francisco in 1865, Breed became involved in buying sand lots in the city from a young age. After the Panic of 1893, Breed was left with large amounts of debt from his mortgages and was told by a friend that he should run for auditor and assessor of Oakland to earn some extra money. Breed also served as Chair of the Republican committee of Alameda County.[2]
California State Senate
Breed was elected to the
16th district. In 1917 he became President pro tempore of the Senate and held the post for 16 years until 1933, being the longest person to hold that role. As President pro tempore of the Senate, he was second in the order of succession to the Governor's office, and as such served as acting Lieutenant Governor three times when the Lieutenant Governor's office was vacated during his tenure, though he is not included in lists of Lieutenant governors.[1]
In the senate, Breed authored the California Motor Vehicle Act of 1913 which required all motor vehicle operators to have a license.[1]
Personal life
Breed was married to Carolyn Hall,
References
- ^ a b c d Vassar, Alex; Meyers, Shane. "Arthur H. Breed Sr". JoinCalifornia. JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Morris, Gabrielle. "Alameda County and the California Legislature: 1935-1958". Online Archive of California. Online Archive of California. Retrieved 5 November 2023.