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. 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.

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.