Tom Gustafson

Tom F. Gustafson Jr. (born October 9, 1949) is an American attorney and politician, who served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 1990. A member of the Democratic Party, Gustafson served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990, during which time he also served as majority whip from 1978 to 1980. Though born in New Jersey, Gustafson moved to Florida the year he was born, and attended the University of Florida Law School after graduating from the University of Notre Dame.[1][2][3][4]

Tom Gustafson
Portrait of Gustafson from the late 1970s
85th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1988–1990
Preceded byJon L. Mills
Succeeded byT. K. Wetherell
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 94th district
In office
1982–1990
Preceded byFred Lippman
Succeeded byTracy Stafford
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 88th district
In office
1976–1982
Preceded byRandy Avon
Succeeded byJack N. Tobin
Personal details
Born (1949-10-09) October 9, 1949
Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLynn
ResidenceFort Lauderdale, Florida
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame (BA
University of Florida Law School (JD)
OccupationLawyer

References

  1. Morris, Allen (April 1989). The Florida Handbook, 1989-1990. ISBN 9780961600020.
  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. "Tom Gustafson".
  4. "After more than 20 years away from office, South Florida Democrat running again".
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