James Glisson
James A. Glisson (January 6, 1939 – fall 2021) was a chiropractor and state legislator in Florida.[1]
Jim Glisson | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office November 7, 1972 – November 7, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Beaufort |
| Succeeded by | Vince Fechtel Jr. |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office November 5, 1968 – November 7, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | James N. Beck |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Mooney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1939 Jackson County, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic (1976–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (until 1976) |
| Residence | Tavares, Florida |
| Occupation | Chiropractor |
Glisson was born in Jackson County, Florida. He attended Palmer College and earned a degree in chiropractic studies[2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 33rd district from 1968 to 1972, as a Republican. He was elected to the State Senate in 1973 and served the 11th district until 1978. In 1976, he changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democratic.[3][4]
References
- "Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Florida Senator Dr. James A. "Jim" Glisson".
- "Representative James A. "Jim" Glisson D.C." Florida House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-11-26.
- Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
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