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FL H9009
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ben Albritton
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Doyle E. Conner's outstanding public service and lifetime achievements in an in memoriam resolution following his death on December 16, 2012
- Conner was elected to the Florida House of Representatives at age 21 while a sophomore at the University of Florida, and became the youngest Speaker of the House at age 28 in 1957
- Served as Commissioner of Agriculture from January 2, 1961 to January 1991, promoting Florida agriculture worldwide and co-founding the Southern United States Trade Association
- Under Conner's tenure, Florida's annual agricultural sales grew from $900 million in 1961 to $6.2 billion in 1990
- Directs presentation of a copy of this resolution to Conner's family as a token of the sentiments expressed by the House
Legislative Description
Doyle E. Conner
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/4/2013
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