Donald E. Heath Explained

Donald Edward Heath (October 29, 1928 – July 28, 2011) was an American politician.^{[2] [3]} He served as a Republican member for the 118th district of the Florida House of Representatives from 1968 to 1970.^{[4] [5]}

Life and career

Heath was born in Waukegan, Illinois. He served in the United States Army.

In 1968, Heath was elected to represent the 118th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Kent S. McKinley. He served until 1970, when he was succeeded by Robert M. Johnson.

Heath died on July 28, 2011^[6] in Rome, Georgia, at the age of 82.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: Casino Fever. The Miami News. Miami, Florida. January 16, 1970. June 26, 2022. 12. Newspapers.com.
2. News: Casino Gambling Bill Filed in Legislature. The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. November 26, 1969. June 26, 2022. 58. Newspapers.com.
3. News: Ultra-Liberal Appointment Held. Tampa Bay Times. Tampa, Florida. December 3, 1969. June 26, 2022. 33. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: House of Representatives. June 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20180113095046/http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/House19672001.html. January 13, 2018. live. Wayback Machine.
5. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. June 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
6. Web site: Heath, Donald Edward (Summerville). The Chattanoogan. July 30, 2011. October 13, 2024.
7. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. (via Ancestry)