Jack Burke Jr. (politician)

Jack Burke Jr.[1] (July 27, 1931 – May 17, 2014) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 14th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]

Jack Burke Jr.
Burke in 1970
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 14th district
In office
1970–1972
Preceded byKen Smith
Succeeded byGene Hodges
Personal details
Born(1931-07-27)July 27, 1931
Greenville, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 2014(2014-05-17) (aged 82)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Florida

Life and career

Burke was born in Greenville. He attended the University of Florida and served in the United States Army.[4]

In 1970, Burke was elected to represent the 14th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Ken Smith. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Gene Hodges.[2][3]

Burke died on May 17, 2014,[5] at the age of 82.

References
  1. "State power shifts". Boca Raton News. Boca Raton, Florida. September 13, 1972. p. 8. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  2. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. "Burke Announces Bid for Reelection". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. June 6, 1972. p. 6. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. "Jack Burke, Jr". T. J. Beggs, Jr. and Sons, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2023.


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