Mickey Conroy
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Mickey Conroy, Maj. USMC Ret. (November 1, 1927–September 20, 2005) served as a California State Assemblyman from 1991 until 1996. Conroy once gained noteority in the mid-1990s for sponsoring a bill that permitted the paddling of graffiti artists.
Mickey Conroy was born in Footedale, Pennsylvania. After serving in World War II with the Merchant Marines and a brief stint in the United States Navy, Mickey joined the Marine Corps and would later retire with the rank of Major.
In 1991, the Conservative Republican was elected by the people of California for the 71st Assembly District to serve as their representative in Sacramento. Mickey was a tireless defender of traditional American family values and fiscal responsibility. He served as the Chairman of the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee. His efforts on behalf of California's veterans include leading the campaign for a Veterans National Cemetery in Riverside, and Orange County Veterans Charities. Mickey is survived by his wife, Ann; children Michael and Kathy; son-in-law Larry; and grandchildren Justin, Brandon, and Jenna.
