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FL S1686
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Thrasher
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AI Summary
- Honors the memory of Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the 37th Governor of Florida, and his contributions to the state and nation
- Recognizes Askew's military service as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and Air Force officer during the Korean War, and his legislative career in the Florida House (1958-1962) and Senate (1962-1970)
- Acknowledges his championing of ethics, government transparency, tax reform, environmental protection, and racial and gender equality during his governorship and subsequent roles as U.S. Trade Representative under President Jimmy Carter and educator at multiple Florida universities
- Directs the Florida Senate to present a copy of the resolution to his widow, Donna Lou Askew, as a token of respect and remembrance
Legislative Description
Reubin O'Donovan Askew
Last Action
Adopted
3/18/2014
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