Dick Clark (Florida politician)

Richard Wayne Clark (May 9, 1933 – October 5, 2019) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Dick Clark
Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 93rd district
In office
1968–1976
Personal details
Born
Richard Wayne Clark

(1933-05-09)May 9, 1933
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (aged 86)
Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDiane LaPrade
ChildrenLisa Marie, Richard, Christina, and Caryn
Alma materLoyola University
Occupationgeneral 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

  1. Morris, A.C. (1970). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISSN 0361-9788.
  2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  3. "Richard Wayne Clark Obituary (1933 - 2019) the Miami Herald". Legacy.com.


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