Dick Clark (Florida politician)
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Richard Wayne "Dick" Clark (May 9, 1933 – October 5, 2019) was an American politician from Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in the 93rd district from 1968 to 1976.
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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 (1933-05-09)May 9, 1933 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Died | October 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (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 |
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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]