Senator
Victor D. Crist

District 12
Republican

Committee Membership

• Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations, Chair
• Policy and Steering Committee on Ways and Means
• Commerce
• Criminal Justice
• Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Rules

District Information

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Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected subsequently
• House of Representatives, 1992-2000

Other Public Service

• Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2004 and 1996, Vice Chair 2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2002, 1995
• Pasco County Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair, 2009, Chair, 2006, 2003, Vice Chair, 2005, 2002
• Bay Area Legislative Delegation, member
• Hillsborough County Enterprise Zone Development Agency Board, 2002-present
• The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Criminal Justice Task Force, member
• Advisor to the U. S. Attorney General on Florida Corrections Issues
• Advisor to Florida Attorney General on Justice Issues
• Southern Legislative Conference, Human Services & Public Safety and Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committees, member
• Florida Digital Divide Council, former member
• Florida Martin Luther King, Jr., Institute for Non-Violence, Statewide Board of Directors, former member
• Governor's Partnership for the Adoption of Children, Board of Directors, former member
• Florida Commission on Capital Cases, member, 1997-2000, Chairman, 1998-2000, member, 2005-present
• Hillsborough County Audit Oversight Committee, Chair, 1995
• Florida A&M University, Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce, Board of Advisors
• Hillsborough County Weed & Seed Initiative Executive Committee, member and Co-Chairman
• University Community New Image Revitalization Task Force, Chairman
• Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Agency on Bay Management, former member
• Treasure Island Volunteer Fire Department, former volunteer fire/rescue man

Honors and Awards

• University of South Florida Area Community Civic Association, Lifetime Achievement Award for Over 29 Years of Service, 2009
• Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Outstanding State Senator of the Year Award, 2009
• C. Leon King High School Technology Club, Outstanding Support Award, 2009
• Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Outstanding Service Award, 2009, 2008
• Florida State Courts, Leadership, Commitment and Vision Award, 2009
• Associated Builders and Contractors, "Friend of Free Enterprise" Award, 2009
• Florida Apartment Association, Legislator of the Year, 2009, 1998
• The Florida Bar, Legislative Award for Outstanding Service, 2009
• Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Legislative Leadership Award, 2009
• Miami-Dade County Clerk of the Courts and County Commission, Honorary Deputy Clerk Designation, 2009
• Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
• Orange County Clerk of the Courts, Legislative Service commendation, 2009
• Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, Certificate of Appreciation for Legislative Leadership, 2009
• Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009
• Leon County Clerk of Courts, Distinguished Service Award, 2009
• Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2009
• Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Outstanding Legislator Award, 2008
• Florida Law Enforcement Property Recovery Unit, State Senator of the Year Award, 2008
• Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2008
• Florida Partners in Crisis, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, Champion Award, 2008
• Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2008
• Tampa Republican Club, Elected Official of the Year, 2008
• Trial Court Budget Commission, Outstanding Legislative Leadership and Professionalism Award, 2007
• Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award, 2007
• Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues, Long and Outstanding Support Award, 2006
• Teen Empowerment Council, Outstanding Ongoing Commitment Award, 2006
• Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Certificate of Appreciation, 2006
• Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Senatorial Leadership Award, 2006
• Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2006, 2003
• Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2006
• Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, Legislator of the Year, 2005, 1997, 1996
• Florida Legal Services, Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Commitment to Equal Access Justice, 2005
• Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004
• Florida Corrections Provider Association, Legislator of the Year, 2004
• Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Legislator Appreciation Award, 2004
• Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods, Commitment and Dedication Award, 2004
• Pinellas County Urban League, Outstanding Support Award, 2004
• Florida Juvenile Justice Board, Legislator of the Year Award, 2002, 2004
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2004, 2003
• Florida Farm Share, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation, 2004
• USF Community Civic Association, Inc., Outstanding Service Award, 2003
• Florida Sheriff's Association, Legislative Leadership Award, 2003
• Juvenile Justice Board, Special Recognition Award for Continued Contributions, Dedication, and Support of Florida's Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services, 2003
• PACE Center for Girls, Legislative Leadership Award for Courage, 2003
• PACE Center for Girls, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
• Florida A&M University, Institute on Urban Policy & Commerce, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
• Florida Network of Youth & Family Services, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
• Florida Faith Based Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
• Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2003
• Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2003
• Department of Juvenile Justice, Special Legislative Recognition Award, 2003
• Bay Area Youth Services, Prodigy Arts Program, Outstanding Legislative Contributions Award, 2002
• Consortium of Florida Education Foundation, Distinguished Service Award, 2002
• Selective Service, Meritorious Service Award, 2001
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Outstanding Legislator Leadership Award, 2001
• American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 2001
• Florida Rental Dealer's Association, Legislative Achievement Award, 2001
• Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award, 2001, Outstanding Leader Award, 1999
• Florida Holocaust Museum, Outstanding Dedication and Personal Support Award, 2001
• Vietnam Veterans of America, Florida State Council, Outstanding Service Award, 2000
• Florida Police Chief's Association, Legislator of the Year, 2000, Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1999
• Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman's Council, Legislative Recognition Appreciation Award, 1999
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement, Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 1999
• Florida Sheriff's Association, House Member of the Year Award, 1999, and Legislator Achievement Award, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994
• Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, 1998
• Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award, 1998
• Florida Life Care Residents Association, Legislative Appreciation Award, 1998, 1997
• Florida Association of State Troopers, Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1997
• Florida Professional Firefighters Association, Legislator of the Year, 1997
• Fraternal Order of Police and Florida Association of State Troopers, Legislative Achievement Award, 1996, 1995
• Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, Distinguished Service Award, 1995
• Centre for Women, Public Service Award, 1995
• Fraternal Order of Police Legislative Law Enforcement Achievement Award, 1994
• House Republican Leadership Caucus, Outstanding Productivity and Performance Award, 1994
• American Advertising Federation, John Cummins Legislative Award, 1993
• Ranked by the Miami Herald as one of the "most effective" freshman legislators for one of the largest freshman classes to enter the Florida House, 1993, 1994

Affiliations

• University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc., Volunteer Chairman and CEO
• USF Area Community Civic Association, President
• University Area Business Association, founding member
• Greater Tampa, North Tampa, and Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce, member
• Ad-2 Tampa Bay, Inc., past President
• Tampa Bay Advertising Federation
• 4th District Advertising Federation Commission on Ethics, past President
• Museum of Science and Industry National Board, member
• Lowry Park Zoo Society Board of Directors, former member
• Tampa Bay Center for Performing Arts Board of Trustees, former member
• Arts for a Complete Education/Florida Alliance for Arts Education, Board of Directors
• Sigma Chi Fraternity Alumni Association, Housing Corporation Board, President
• St. Petersburg Catholic High, St. Petersburg Junior College, and University of South Florida Alumni Associations, member
• Tampa Technical Institute, Advisory Board
• Lewis Elementary PTA
• King High School Athletics Booster
• Boy Scouts of America, Tacachale District Advisor
• Gulfcoast Jewish Family Services Community Care, Advisory Board
• The Centre for Women, Council of Advisors
• Hillsborough County League of Women Voters
• Temple Terrace Masque Theatre
• Tampa Bay Children's Chorus, Board of Advisors
• Tampa Audubon Society, member
• USF Off-Campus Housing Association, past President
• Paradise Island Civic Asociation, founding member
• Gulf Beach Lodge #291 F & AM
• Egypt Temple Shrine

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