Legislative Service
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Elected to the Senate in 2000, reelected
subsequently |
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House of Representatives, 1992-2000 |
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Other Public Service
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Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation,
Chair, 2004 and 1996; Vice Chair, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2006 |
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Pasco County Legislative Delegation, Chair,
2003, 2006; Vice Chair, 2002, 2005 |
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Bay Area Legislative Delegation, member |
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Hillsborough County Enterprise Zone Development
Agency Board, 2002-present |
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The American Legislative Exchange Council
(ALEC), Criminal Justice Task Force, member |
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Advisor to the U. S. Attorney General on
Florida Correction Issues |
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Advisor to Florida Attorney General on
Justice Issues |
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Southern Legislative Conference, Human Services & Public Safety
and Fiscal Affairs & Government Operations Committees, member
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Florida Digital Divide Council, former
member |
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Florida Martin Luther King, Jr., Institute
for Non-Violence, Statewide Board of Directors, former member |
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Governor's Partnership for the Adoption
of Children, Board of Directors, former member |
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Florida Commission on Capital Cases, member,
1997-2000; Chairman, 1998-2000; member, 2005-present |
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Hillsborough County Audit Oversight Committee,
Chair, 1995 |
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Florida A&M University, Institute on
Urban Policy and Commerce, Board of Advisors |
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Hillsborough County Weed & Seed Initiative
Executive Committee, member and Co-Chairman |
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University Community New Image Revitalization
Task Force, Chairman |
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Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Agency
on Bay Management, former member |
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Treasure Island Volunteer Fire Department,
former volunteer fire/rescue man |
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Honors and Awards
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Florida Consortium of Urban Leagues, Long
and Outstanding Support Award, 2006 |
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Teen Empowerment Council, Outstanding Ongoing
Commitment Award, 2006 |
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Florida State Fraternal Order of Police,
Certificate of Appreciation, 2006 |
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Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association,
Senatorial Leadership Award, 2006 |
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Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and
Family Award, 2006, 2003 |
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Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical
Society, Legislator of the Year, 2006 |
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Florida Association of Professional Process
Servers, Florida Legislator of the Year Award, 2005, 1997, 1996 |
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Florida Legal Services, Special Recognition
Award for Outstanding Commitment to Assuring Equal Access to Justice,
2005 |
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Florida Council Against Sexual Violence,
Outstanding Legislator Award, 2004 |
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Florida Corrections Provider Association,
Legislator of the Year, 2004 |
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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council,
Inc., Legislator Appreciation Award, 2004 |
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Positive Support for Parents in Neighborhoods,
Commitment and Dedication Award, 2004 |
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Pinellas County Urban League, Outstanding
Support Award, 2004 |
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Florida Juvenile Justice Association, Legislator
of the Year Award, 2004, 2002 |
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Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A"
Honor Roll, 2004, 2003 |
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Florida Farm Share, Inc., Certificate of
Appreciation, 2004 |
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USF Community Civic Association, Inc.,
Outstanding Service Award, 2003 |
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Florida Sheriff's Association, Legislative
Leadership Award, 2003 |
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Juvenile Justice Board, Special Recognition
Award for Continued Contributions, Dedication, and Support of Florida's
Juvenile Justice Continuum of Services, 2003 |
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PACE Center for Girls, Legislative Leadership
Award for Courage, 2003 |
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PACE Center for Girls, Legislator of the
Year Award, 2003 |
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Florida A&M University, Institute on
Urban Policy & Commerce, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003 |
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Florida Network of Youth & Family Services,
Legislator of the Year Award, 2003 |
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Florida Faith Based Association, Legislator
of the Year Award, 2003 |
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Florida Association of Counties, County
Champion Award, 2003 |
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Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Legislative
Appreciation Award, 2003 |
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Department of Juvenile Justice, Special
Legislative Recognition Award, 2003 |
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Bay Area Youth Services, Prodigy Arts Program,
Outstanding Legislative Contributions Award, 2002 |
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Consortium of Florida Education Foundation,
Distinguished Service Award, 2002 |
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Selective Service, Meritorious Service
Award, 2001 |
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Florida Association of Code Enforcement,
Outstanding Legislator Leadership Award, 2001 |
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American Cancer Society, Legislative Award,
2001 |
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Florida Rental Dealer's Association, Legislative
Achievement Award, 2001 |
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Florida Police Benevolent Association,
Distinguished Legislator Award, 2001; Outstanding Leader Award, 1999 |
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Florida Holocaust Museum, Outstanding Dedication
and Personal Support Award, 2001 |
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Vietnam Veterans of America, Florida State
Council, Outstanding Service Award, 2000 |
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Florida Police Chief's Association, Legislator
of the Year, 2000; Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1999 |
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Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman's Council,
Legislative Recognition Appreciation Award, 1999 |
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Florida Association of Code Enforcement,
Inc., Legislator of the Year Award, 1999 |
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Florida Sheriff's Association, House Member
of the Year Award, 1999; Legislative Achievement Award, 1998, 1997,
1996, 1995, 1994 |
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Florida Apartment Association, Legislator
of the Year Award, 1998 |
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Independent Funeral Directors of Florida,
Legislator of the Year Award, 1998 |
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Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association,
Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1998 |
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Florida Life Care Resident's Association,
Legislator of the Year Award, 1998, 1997 |
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Florida Association of State Troopers,
Outstanding Legislative Achievement Award, 1997 |
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Florida Professional Firefighter's Association,
Legislator of the Year Award, 1997 |
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Fraternal Order of Police and Florida Association
of State Troopers, Legislative Achievement Awards, 1996, 1995 |
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Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency,
Distinguished Service Award, 1995 |
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Centre for Women, Public Service Award,
1995 |
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Fraternal Order of Police, Legislative
Law Enforcement Achievement Award, 1994 |
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House Republican Leadership Caucus, Outstanding
Productivity and Performance Award, 1994 |
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American Advertising Federation, John Cummins
Legislative Award, 1993 |
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Ranked by the Miami Herald as one
of the "most effective" freshmen in one of the largest freshmen
classes to enter the Florida House, 1993, 1994 |
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Affiliations
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University Area Community Development Corporation,
Inc., Volunteer Chairman and CEO |
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USF Area Community Civic Association, President |
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University Area Business Association, founding
member |
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Greater Tampa, North Tampa, and Temple
Terrace Chamber of Commerce, member |
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Ad-2 Tampa Bay, Inc., past President |
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Tampa Bay Advertising Federation |
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4th District Advertising Federation Commission
on Ethics, past President |
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Museum of Science and Industry National
Board, member |
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Lowry Park Zoo Board of Directors, former
member |
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Tampa Bay Center for Performing Arts Board
of Trustees, former member |
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Arts for a Complete Education/Florida Alliance
for Arts Education, Board of Directors |
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Sigma Chi Fraternity Alumni Association;
Housing Corporation Board, President |
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St. Petersburg Catholic High, St. Petersburg
Junior College, and University of South Florida Alumni Associations,
member |
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Tampa Technical Institute, Advisory Board |
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Lewis Elementary PTA |
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King High School Athletics Booster |
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Boy Scouts of America, Tacachale District
Advisor |
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Gulfcoast Jewish Family Services Community
Care, Advisory Board |
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The Centre for Women, Council of Advisors |
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Hillsborough County League of Women Voters |
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Temple Terrace Masque Theatre |
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Tampa Bay Children's Chorus, Board of Advisors |
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Tampa Audubon Society, member |
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USF Off-Campus Housing Association, past
President |
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Paradise Island Civic Association, founding
member |
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Gulf Beach Lodge 291 F&AM |
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Egypt Temple Shrine |
