Frank Holoman, born on July 10, 1934, in McCaskill, Arkansas, was elected to the California State Assembly in 1972, representing the Los Angeles area as a Democrat from 1972 to 1974. He was a graduate of Washburn University and previously served as a staff member to Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh. During his tenure, Holoman focused on improving urban communities and supporting African American businesses. He also served as Chair of the Black Caucus of Southern California. Notably, he introduced legislation to declare a state holiday on January 15 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Frank Holoman passed away on May 22, 2012, at the age of 78.
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