William Somers Mailliard (June 10, 1917 – June 10, 1992) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 4th and 6th congressional districts from 1953 to 1974.
During his time in Congress, Mailliard was known for his support of environmental conservation and his efforts to protect California's natural resources. He was a strong advocate for the preservation of the Redwood National Park, which was established during his tenure in Congress.
Mailliard also played a key role in the creation of the Point Reyes National Seashore, a protected area of coastline and wilderness in Northern California. He worked to secure funding for the park and helped to guide its development and management.
In addition to his work in Congress, Mailliard was also a successful businessman, and he played a key role in the development of the Mailliard Ranch, a cattle ranch in Sonoma County, California. He was also involved in the wine industry, and he helped to establish the Sonoma County Wine Library, which is now part of the Sonoma County Library system.
He engaged in the banking business with American Trust Co., San Francisco, Calif., in 1940 and 1941. He served as assistant naval attaché in the United States Embassy in London in 1939 and 1940; with Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D.C., in 1941 and 1942; attended the Naval War College in 1942; was assigned to duty on staff of Seventh Amphibious Force as flag lieutenant and aide to Vice Adm. D.E. Barbey in 1943 and released to inactive duty in March 1946 as a lieutenant commander;[2]Captain, USNR; awarded Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal;.[1] promoted to commander in 1950 and to rear admiral in 1965 in the U.S. Navy Reserve.[2]
He resumed his banking career in 1946 and 1947 and was assistant to the director of the California Youth Authority in 1947 and 1948. An unsuccessful Republican candidate for election in 1948 to the 81st Congress and secretary to Gov. Earl Warren 1948–1951. Executive assistant to the director of the California Academy of Sciences in 1951 and 1952 and elected as a Republican to the 83rd and to the ten succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1953, until his resignation on March 5, 1974. He was succeeded by John Burton, the narrow majority winner of a special election to fill his vacated seat. Mailliard is the last Republican to have represented San Francisco and Marin County in Congress.[2]
He and his first wife, Elizabeth Whinny, had four of his seven children: William S. Mailliard Jr, Antoinette Mailliard, Henry Ward Mailliard, and Kristina Mailliard. After a divorce, he married Millicent Fox, and had three more children; Julia Mailliard, Josephine Mailliard, and Leigh Mailliard.[2] Millicent died on May 2, 2022, at 93 years old.[9]
DeathEdit
Mailliard died in Reston, Virginia, on June 10, 1992, his seventy-fifth birthday.[2]
ReferencesEdit
^ abcdDaniels, Lon (1992-06-11). "William S. Mailliard". The San Francisco Examiner. p. A21. Retrieved 2021-08-29 – via Newspapers.com.
^ abcdeWilliam Mailliard Dies, Washington Post, June 12, 1992. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
^"HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
^"TO PASS H.R. 2516, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH A PERSON ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE 8 ACTIVITIES PROTECTED UNDER THIS BILL MUST BE RACIALLY MOTIVATED TO INCUR THE BILL'S PENALTIES".
^"S.J. RES. 29. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS". GovTrack.us.
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William Somers Mailliard June 10 1917 June 10 1992 was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the U S House of Representatives from California s 4th and 6th congressional districts from 1953 to 1974 William S Mailliard8th United States Ambassador to the Organization of American StatesIn office March 7 1974 February 1 1977PresidentRichard NixonGerald FordPreceded byJoseph J JovaSucceeded byGale W McGeeMember of theU S House of Representativesfrom CaliforniaIn office January 3 1953 March 5 1974Preceded byFranck R HavennerSucceeded byJohn L BurtonConstituency4th district 1953 1963 6th district 1963 1974 Personal detailsBornWilliam Somers Mailliard 1917 06 10 June 10 1917Belvedere California U S DiedJune 10 1992 1992 06 10 aged 75 Reston Virginia U S Political partyRepublicanSpouse s Elizabeth WhinnyMillicent FoxChildren7Alma materYale University BA Naval War CollegeOccupationbankerAwardsSilver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star MedalMilitary serviceAllegiance United StatesBranch serviceU S Navy U S Navy ReserveBattles warsWorld War IIDuring his time in Congress Mailliard was known for his support of environmental conservation and his efforts to protect California s natural resources He was a strong advocate for the preservation of the Redwood National Park which was established during his tenure in Congress Mailliard also played a key role in the creation of the Point Reyes National Seashore a protected area of coastline and wilderness in Northern California He worked to secure funding for the park and helped to guide its development and management In addition to his work in Congress Mailliard was also a successful businessman and he played a key role in the development of the Mailliard Ranch a cattle ranch in Sonoma County California He was also involved in the wine industry and he helped to establish the Sonoma County Wine Library which is now part of the Sonoma County Library system Mailliard died in 1992 at the age of 75 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditWilliam S Mailliard was born on June 10 1917 in Belvedere California 1 He attended Tamalpais High School in San Rafael California and the Taft School in Watertown Connecticut 1 He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1939 1 Career EditHe engaged in the banking business with American Trust Co San Francisco Calif in 1940 and 1941 He served as assistant naval attache in the United States Embassy in London in 1939 and 1940 with Bureau of Naval Personnel Washington D C in 1941 and 1942 attended the Naval War College in 1942 was assigned to duty on staff of Seventh Amphibious Force as flag lieutenant and aide to Vice Adm D E Barbey in 1943 and released to inactive duty in March 1946 as a lieutenant commander 2 Captain USNR awarded Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal 1 promoted to commander in 1950 and to rear admiral in 1965 in the U S Navy Reserve 2 He resumed his banking career in 1946 and 1947 and was assistant to the director of the California Youth Authority in 1947 and 1948 An unsuccessful Republican candidate for election in 1948 to the 81st Congress and secretary to Gov Earl Warren 1948 1951 Executive assistant to the director of the California Academy of Sciences in 1951 and 1952 and elected as a Republican to the 83rd and to the ten succeeding Congresses serving from January 3 1953 until his resignation on March 5 1974 He was succeeded by John Burton the narrow majority winner of a special election to fill his vacated seat Mailliard is the last Republican to have represented San Francisco and Marin County in Congress 2 He was a permanent Representative of the United States to the Organization of American States with the rank of ambassador March 7 1974 to February 1 1977 and nominated by President Gerald R Ford and confirmed by the United States Senate on December 10 1975 to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Inter American Foundation and was a resident of the community of Belvedere California consisting of the eponymous island along with part of Corinthian Island in the San Francisco Bay just offshore from the Tiburon Peninsula He moved to San Francisco California before his death Mailliard voted in favor of the 1957 Civil Rights Act 3 the Civil Rights Act of 1960 4 the Civil Rights Act of 1964 5 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968 6 He voted as well for the 24th Amendment to the U S Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 7 8 Personal life EditHe and his first wife Elizabeth Whinny had four of his seven children William S Mailliard Jr Antoinette Mailliard Henry Ward Mailliard and Kristina Mailliard After a divorce he married Millicent Fox and had three more children Julia Mailliard Josephine Mailliard and Leigh Mailliard 2 Millicent died on May 2 2022 at 93 years old 9 Death EditMailliard died in Reston Virginia on June 10 1992 his seventy fifth birthday 2 References Edit a b c d Daniels Lon 1992 06 11 William S Mailliard The San Francisco Examiner p A21 Retrieved 2021 08 29 via Newspapers com nbsp a b c d e William Mailliard Dies Washington Post June 12 1992 Retrieved July 15 2022 HR 6127 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957 GovTrack us HR 8601 PASSAGE H R 7152 PASSAGE TO PASS H R 2516 A BILL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS INTERFERENCE WITH A PERSON ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE 8 ACTIVITIES PROTECTED UNDER THIS BILL MUST BE RACIALLY MOTIVATED TO INCUR THE BILL S PENALTIES S J RES 29 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS GovTrack us TO PASS H R 6400 THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT Millicent Mailliard obituary Washington Post Retrieved July 16 2022 External links EditUnited States Congress William S Mailliard id M000070 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Guide to the Mailliard Family Papers at The Bancroft LibraryU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byFranck R Havenner Member of the U S House of Representatives from California s 4th congressional district1953 1963 Succeeded byRobert L LeggettPreceded byJohn F Baldwin Jr Member of the U S House of Representatives from California s 6th congressional district1963 1974 Succeeded byJohn L Burton Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William S Mailliard amp oldid 1166885195, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
