Hugh M. Burns

Hugh M. Burns
Burns in 1967
41st President pro tempore of the California State Senate
In office January 5, 1957 – May 14, 1969
Preceded by	Ben Hulse
Succeeded by	Howard Way
Member of the California State Senate
In office January 4, 1943 – January 4, 1971
Preceded by	Ray W. Hays
Succeeded by	George N. Zenovich
Constituency	30th district (1943–1967) 16th district (1967–1971)
Member of the California State Assembly from the 36th district
In office January 4, 1937 – January 4, 1943
Preceded by	Claud Minard
Succeeded by	Charles Lester Guthrie
Personal details
Born	(1902-02-25)February 25, 1902
Died	November 26, 1988(1988-11-26) (aged 86) Sacramento, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Wilma Burns

Hugh Morrison Burns (February 25, 1902 – November 26, 1988) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 36th district of the California State Assembly. He also served as a member for the 16th and 30th district of the California State Senate.

Life and career

Burns in 1947.

Burns was a mortician.

In 1937, Burns was elected to represent the 36th district of the California State Assembly, serving until 1943. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 30th district of the California State Senate, serving until 1967, when he was elected to represent the 16th district, serving until 1971.

Burns died in November 1988 at his home in Sacramento, California, at the age of 86.