Dick Clark (Florida politician)
Richard Wayne Clark (May 9, 1933 – October 5, 2019) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
Dick Clark | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 93rd district | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Wayne Clark May 9, 1933 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2019 (aged 86) Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane LaPrade |
| Children | Lisa Marie, Richard, Christina, and Caryn |
| Alma mater | Loyola University |
| Occupation | general contractor |
Clark was born in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Florida at the age of four and later attended Loyola University, where he was a member of Upsilon Beta Lambda.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1968 to 1976 as a Democrat.[1][2] He also served as Majority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives towards the end of his term.
He was a general contractor by profession. He was the brother of Miami mayor Stephen P. Clark. Clark died on October 5, 2019.[3]
References
- Morris, A.C. (1970). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISSN 0361-9788.
- Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- "Richard Wayne Clark Obituary (1933 - 2019) the Miami Herald". Legacy.com.
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