Carley V. Porter

Carley V. Porter served in the California State Assembly from the 69th District from 1949 to 1963, and from the 38th District from 1963 until his death in 1972. A resident of Compton, his constituency under both of his Assembly district numbers was in southern Los Angeles County.
Legislation that bears Porter's name includes the Burns-Porter Act, which resulted in the California State Water Project, and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, anti-pollution legislation that predated the federal Clean Water Act.
During World War II, Porter served in the United States Army.