Dick Clark (Florida politician)

American politician (1933–2019)

For other people named Richard Clark, see Richard Clark (disambiguation).

For other people named Dick Clark, see Dick Clark (disambiguation).

Dick Clark

Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 93rd district
In office
1968–1976
Personal details
Born|

Richard Wayne Clark

(1933-05-09)May 9, 1933
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Died| October 5, 2019(2019-10-05) (aged 86)
Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S.
Political party| Democratic
Spouse| Diane LaPrade
Children| Lisa Marie, Richard, Christina, and Caryn
Alma mater| Loyola University
Occupation| general contractor

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.[1][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]

## References

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1. ^ a b Morris, A.C. (1970). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISSN 0361-9788.
2. ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
3. ^ "Richard Wayne Clark Obituary (1933 - 2019) the Miami Herald". Legacy.com.

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