Dick Clark (Florida politician) explained

Dick Clark
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 93rd district
Term Start:1968
Term End:1976
Birth Name:Richard Wayne Clark
Birth Date:9 May 1933
Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:general contractor
Spouse:Diane LaPrade
Children:Lisa Marie, Richard, Christina, and Caryn
Alma Mater:Loyola University

Richard Wayne "Dick" Clark (May 9, 1933 – October 5, 2019) was an American politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in the 93rd district from 1968 to 1976 He was a member of the Democratic Party.

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.[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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Florida Handbook. Morris, A.C.. 1970. v. 12. Peninsular Publishing Company. 0361-9788.
  2. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012 . Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives . 2011 . December 11, 2011.
  3. Web site: Richard Wayne Clark Obituary (1933 - 2019) the Miami Herald. Legacy.com.