Clarence Clifton Young (November 7, 1922 – April 3, 2016) was an American politician from Nevada who served two terms in the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Nevada in the 83rd and 84th Congresses, with service from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1957. His career is part of Nevada's mid-20th-century political history and reflects the state's evolving role in national politics.
Overview and significance
Young’s tenure in Washington coincided with the early Cold War era and a period of rapid domestic change in the United States. As a congressional representative from a western state, his work centered on representing Nevada’s interests at the federal level. Although best known for his two terms in the U.S. House, his life and public activity extended beyond those years into state and local affairs.
Career highlights
Young was elected to the House in the election cycle that placed him in office in January 1953 and served through January 1957. During that time he participated in legislative debates and committee work typical for a House member of the era, advancing the concerns of his constituents and contributing to the governance of the nation. After leaving Congress he remained associated with Nevada public life until his passing.
Later life and legacy
Clarence C. Young died in Reno, Nevada, on April 3, 2016, at the age of 93. He is remembered locally as a mid-century public figure who carried Nevada’s voice to Washington during a formative period. Historical accounts of Nevada politics reference his service when tracing the state’s political development in the 1950s.
Quick facts
- Full name: Clarence Clifton Young
- Born: November 7, 1922
- Died: April 3, 2016 (Reno, Nevada)
- Political party: Republican
- U.S. House service: January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1957 (83rd–84th Congresses)
Further reading and sources
- Biographical summary
- Congressional service record
- 1950s political context
- Obituary and death notice
- Party history and affiliation
- Nevada state political history
- Legislative archives
- Contemporaries and colleagues
- House committee records
- Election results and dates
- Historical timelines
- Local Nevada memorials
- Oral histories and interviews
- Additional archival materials
For a concise factual account of Young’s public service, consult the linked resources above and official congressional biographical materials. These sources provide records of votes, committee assignments, and contemporary reporting that place his two-term tenure in the broader sweep of mid-20th-century American politics.