G. Delbert Morris (June 23, 1909 – November 4, 1987) was a

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Republican politician who served in the California State Assembly for the 63rd district from 1947 to 1956. Morris was born in Nogales, Arizona. During

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he served in the

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. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 1948, and remained a member until his resignation in 1956, after having been found guilty of perjury concerning the sale of state liquor licenses. He was sentenced to two years in prison. He was succeeded by two daughters and his wife. He also served in the US Navy during World War Two. He was aboard the USS ''Lexington'' in WWII when it sank, but survived.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Morris, G. Delbert United States Navy personnel of World War II Members of the California State Assembly 1909 births 1987 deaths 20th-century American politicians People from Nogales, Arizona Shipwreck survivors California politicians convicted of crimes