Sam L. Collins
Sam L. Collins | |
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Collins c. 1950 | |
| 50th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1947 – August 13, 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Lyon |
| Succeeded by | James W. Silliman |
| Majority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office 1943–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Randal F. Dickey |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district | |
| In office January 6, 1941 – January 5, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Kuchel |
| Succeeded by | LeRoy E. Lyon Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 19th district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Harry R. Sheppard |
| District Attorney of Orange County | |
| In office 1930–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel LaFort Collins August 6, 1895 |
| Died | June 26, 1965 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Loma Vista Memorial Park, Fullerton, California |
| Party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army and California National Guard |
| Battles/wars | World War I Pancho Villa Expedition |
Samuel LaFort Collins (August 6, 1895 – June 26, 1965) was an American lawyer, World War I veteran, and Republican politician who served in various offices from California in the early 20th century.