Mickey Conroy

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Mickey Conroy, Maj. USMC Ret. (November 1, 1927 – September 20, 2005) was an American politician who served as a California State Assemblyman from 1991 to 1996. Conroy once gained notoriety in the mid-1990s for sponsoring a bill that permitted the paddling of graffiti artists.

Conroy was born in Footedale, Pennsylvania. After serving in World War II with the Merchant Marines and later with the United States Navy, Conroy joined the Marine Corps and eventually retired with the rank of Major.

In 1991, the conservative Republican was elected to represent Orange County's 71st Assembly District in Sacramento. Conroy was a tireless defender of traditional American values and fiscal responsibility. He served as the Chairman of the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee. His efforts on behalf of California's veterans included leading the campaign for a Veterans National Cemetery in Riverside, and Orange County Veterans Charities.

Conroy died in 2005, survived by his wife, Ann; children Michael and Kathy; son-in-law Larry; and grandchildren Justin, Brandon, and Jenna.

Political offices
Preceded by John R. Lewis	California State Assemblyman, 67th District 1991-1992	Succeeded by Doris Allen
Preceded by Doris Allen	California State Assemblyman, 71st District 1992-1996	Succeeded by Bill Campbell