Betty Holzendorf

American politician (1940–2024)

Holzendorf at the Million Mom March in 2001

Betty Smith Holzendorf (April 5, 1939 – February 29, 2024) served in the Florida Senate (1992–2002) and was selected as Democratic Leader Pro Tempore in 1998. She served four years in the Florida House of Representatives and 10 years in the Florida Senate.[1]

## Life and career

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Holzendorf was born in Jacksonville on April 5, 1939.[2] She graduated from Edward Waters College and the University of North Florida, both in Jacksonville. She married King Holzendorf who served as a city councilman in Jacksonville.[3]

In the 1960s she was an administrative aide to mayor Jake Godbold.[4]

Holzendorf was defeated in 2003 in a race for the Mayor of Jacksonville.[5][6] The Jacksonville Daily Record interviewed her during her mayoral campaign.[7]

Holzendorf died on February 29, 2024, at the age of 84.[8] Betty Holzendorf Drive In Jacksonville is named in her honor.[9]

## References

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1. ^ "'Mastermind' found guilty of mortgage fraud scheme". WJXT. October 12, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
2. ^ Who's who in the South and Southwest. Marquis Who's Who. March 2, 2005. ISBN 978-0-8379-0835-9 - via Google Books.
3. ^ "Motive a mystery in slaying of father to 7 - News - The Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville, FL". www.jacksonville.com.
4. ^ Company, Johnson Publishing (April 14, 1981). "Ebony". Johnson Publishing Company - via Google Books. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
5. ^ "Those Who Would Be Mayor". WJXT. March 11, 2003. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
6. ^ "Duval County Supervisor of Elections". www.duvalelections.org. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
7. ^ "A conversation with... Betty Holzendorf | Jax Daily Record". Financial News & Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida. March 11, 2003.
8. ^ "Betty Holzendorf, 1939-2024: Longtime Florida legislator who represented Duval dies at the age of 84". 104.5 WOKV. February 29, 2024.
9. ^ "Skinner land proposed for office, retail, commercial, residential and assisted living - Jax Daily Record". Financial News & Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida. November 8, 2017. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2019.

## External links

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