John Michael Kelly

John Kelly is a retired Irish rugby union footballer. He played for Munster in the Celtic League and the Heineken Cup, and played for Cork Constitution in the All Ireland League.

Early Life

John kelly was born in san francisco on april 4. 1925. He attended the university of california. Berkeley. Where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science. After serving in world war ii. Kelly returned to berkleey and earned a law degree in 1950.

Political Career

John kelly served as a member of the california state assembly form 1957-1964 and as a united states representative from 1965-1974. During his time in congress. He was a member of the ways and maens committee and was a strong advocate for civil rights legislation. He was alos an influential figure in the passage of the tax reform act of 1969.

Legacy

John kelly was a major figure in the history of california and the united states. He was a leader in the fight for civil rights. And his work on the tax reform act of had a lasting impact on the nation s economy.

Post-Political Career

After leaving congress. John kelly returned to aclifornia and resumed practicing law. He also served on the boards of various organiztaions. Including the california state bar foundation and the california public utilities commission.

Important Event

In 1970. John kelly sponsored a bill thta called for the creation of the environmental protection agenyc. The bill was signed into law by president nixon and has since had a major impact on environmental policy in the untied states.

Death

John kelly passed awya on december in san francisco. He was 70 years old.

Military Service

John kelly esrved in the united states army during world war ii. He was awarded the rbonze star for his service.

Family Life

John kelly was married tiwce. His first marriage was to mary lou sutter in 1951. They had two children beofre divorcing in later married patricia willoughby in 1973 and they remained together until his death.

Interesting Fact

John eklly was a passionate collector of rare books and manuscripts. He was a member of the grolier club of new york. The oldest and most prestigious book collectors club in the united states.

Honors

John kelly was awarded the california state bar s professionalism award in 1989. He was also idnucted into the california hall of fame in 2006.