Roy as a toddler at Big Bear Lake, CA. Roy shares, “I have always loved the outdoors and gain spiritual strength from the mountains and beach. Years later, I would represent Big Bear as State Senator. The community was part of my 18th Senate District.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy at 2-years-old, getting ready to mow the lawn with his father Ted Ashburn, March 1956. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy on the left, pointing a gun away from the camera and dressed as a cowboy in a plaid shirt. He shares, “I was always attracted to the West and the cowboy life. Childhood heroes included Roy Rogers (King of the Cowboys) and Sky King.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy with brother Ted Ashburn and father Ted Ashburn. Roy shares, “Looks like I was getting ready to beat the drum.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy at age 4 with baby brother Dale Ashburn. Roy shares: “I was always closer to Dale than my brother, Ted. There was a period in our young lives when I felt it was my responsibility to protect Dale.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
(L-R): Dale Ashburn, Ted Asburn, and Roy Ashburn as children. Roy shares, “Three brothers – Dale, Ted, and Roy. My brothers are looking away – my eyes are on you. I love the connection with people.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy Ashburn in fourth grade, Grovery City, CA. Roy shares: “I was already interested in government and politics. I served in every elected school position possible – Flag Monitor, Class President, Student Body
President.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
(L-R): Ted Asburn, Dale Ashburn, and Roy Ashburn (at age 28) as adults. Roy shares, “I was always closer to my brother, Dale. Although we never discussed it, Dale was gay and died of AIDS at a very young age.” Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy Ashburn, serving as Kern County Supervisor, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Shafter/Wasco Administration and Courts Complex in Shafter, CA, 1991. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Shafter/Wasco Administration and Courts Complex in Shafter, CA, 1991. Cathy Prout and Roy Ashburn, serving as Kern County Supervisor, are featured at center. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
L-R: Roy Ashburn (serving as Kern County Supervisor) and John Petrini (owner of Petrini Construction) at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Shafter/Wasco Administration and Courts Complex in Shafter, CA, 1991. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
The “Roy Ashburn ‘96 for Assembly” Campaign Booth at the Porterville Fair, Porterville, CA, 1996. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
The official street sign for Roy Ashburn’s Assembly Office on Old Church Plaza, Bakersfield, CA, 1997. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
L-R: Dr. Michael Clark and Assemblyman Roy Ashburn on the State Capital steps, Sacramento, CA, 1999. Roy displays original artwork created by clients of the Kern Regional Center. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy Ashburn and the South East Tulare County (SETCO) Republican Women standing outside of the Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of his campaign headquarters, Porterville, CA, September 9th, 1998. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Official portrait of Roy Ashburn as State Assemblyman, California, 1998. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
Roy Ashburn, serving as State Assemblyman and speaking on the State Capitol steps, Sacramento, CA, 1999. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
L-R: Senator Roy Ashburn and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the State Capitol, Sacramento, CA, 2004. Photo courtesy of Roy Ashburn.
