Bert J. Harris Jr.
Bert Jerome Harris Jr. (December 9, 1919 – May 19, 2019) was an American politician and farmer in the state of Florida.
Bert J. Harris Jr. | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 76th and later the 77th district | |
| In office 1982–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1919 Warwick, Georgia |
| Died | May 19, 2019 (aged 99) Lake Placid, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Elna James Harris |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | farmer |
Harris was born in Warwick, Georgia and moved to Florida in 1926. He attended the University of Florida, graduating in agriculture. Harris was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992 for District 76 and 1992 to 1996 for District 77. He was a member of the Democratic Party.[2] Harris lived in Lake Placid, Florida where he was a citrus farmer.[3] He died on May 19, 2019 at the age of 99.[4][5]
References
- "Bert J. Harris, Jr. - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva )". www.myfloridahouse.gov.
- Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2014-11-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Smith, Nancy (22 May 2019). "Bert Harris, Florida's Private Property Rights Icon, Has Died". Sunshine State News - Florida Political News.
- "Bert J. Harris Jr". Sun Newspapers.
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