Alfred H. Song | |
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![]() Song in 1971 | |
Member of the California Senate from the 26th district | |
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Beilenson |
Succeeded by | Joseph B. Montoya |
Member of the California Senate from the 28th district | |
In office January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1974 | |
Preceded by | William "Bill" Symons Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ralph C. Dills |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 45th district | |
In office January 7, 1963 – January 2, 1967 | |
Preceded by | George Brown Jr. |
Succeeded by | Walter J. Karabian |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfred Hoyun Song February 16, 1919 Territory of Hawaii |
Died | October 11, 2004 Irvine, California, U.S. | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Florence Eva Kim |
Children | 4 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Song Ho-yeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Song Ho-yŏn |
Alfred Hoyun Song (February 16, 1919 – October 11, 2004) was an American politician served in the California State Assembly for the 45th district from 1963 to 1967. He served in the California State Senate for the 28th District from 1967 to 1974 and the 26th district from 1974 to 1978.[4] During World War II, he served in the United States Army.[5]
Song was the first Korean American to serve in the California State Legislature.[6]