Senator
Stephen R. Wise

Committee Membership
Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations, Chair Fiscal Policy and Calendar Committee Community Affairs Criminal Justice Education Pre-K - 12 Regulated Industries Rules Legislative Auditing Committee Legislative Budget Commission
District Information
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Legislative Service
	Elected to the Senate on September 25, 2001, reelected subsequently
	House of Representatives, 1988-2000

Other Public Service
	Jacksonville City Council Education Task Force, 2002
	Florida Workforce Development Board, 2002
	State Job Training Coordinating Council, 1988-1995
	Jacksonville Landmarks Commission, 1985-1987
	Governor's Council on Handicapped Concerns, Chairman, 1984

Affiliations
	Council of State Governments Justice Center, Board of Directors, 2007
	Education Commission of the States, Steering Committee, 2007
	FL Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2007
	Worksource Board, 2000-present
	Jobs for Florida Graduates: Board Member and Executive Committee Treasurer, 1998 to present
	Keepsafe, 1995-2000
	Angelwood, 1994-2000
	Sav-a-Child, 1994-present
	Opportunity Development Inc., President, 1986-1995
	Arthritis Foundation, Vice President, 1979-1988
	Old St. Luke's Restoration Secretary, 1978-1985

Highlights
	Florida Council for Resource Development, Founding President
	Published numerous articles and chapters in three major books on fundraising
	Has a patent for an elementary school hurdle
	Florida Community College at Jacksonville College Development, Vice President
	National Council for Resource Development Board, four 1-year terms
	Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Two-Year College Advisory Board, four years

Biographical Information
Occupation:	Consultant; Retired Educator
Spouse:	Kathryn "Kathy" Beeman of Melbourne, Florida
Children:	Kelly Anne Legg and Tara Elizabeth Thompson
Education:	• Florida Southern College, B.S., 1963 • Middle Tennessee State University, M. Ed.,   1968 • University of Alabama, Ed.D., 1970
Born:	December 11, 1941 in Canton, Ohio. Moved to Florida in 1959.
Religious  Affiliation:	Baptist
Recreation:	Swimming, tennis