Jim Keysor

James Brian Keysor (December 10, 1927 – February 13, 2014) served, from 1970 to 1974, in the California State Legislature, representing the 41st State Assembly District.

During World War II, Keysor served in the United States Army. Had earned a B.S. degree at the University of California, Los Angeles and graduate work at San Fernando Valley State College. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.

When he began campaigning for office in the California State Assembly in 1969, he had been president of the Keysor-Century Corporation — parent of Century Record Manufacturing Company — both of which had been founded by his father, James Bernard ("Bud") Keysor Jr. (1906–2000).

He was the Chairman of the Special committee to investigate the Sylmar Tunnel Disaster and author of the Tunnel and Mine Safety Act of 1972.

Jim married Patricia Williams and together had four children; James (Bill nickname for middle name Williams), twins Susan and Karen, and Julie.