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Senator Don Gaetz
Party: Republican
Media
Press Releases
- MEDIA ADVISORY: President Don Gaetz and Speaker Will Weatherford Kick Off Work Plan Florida Tour
May 20, 2013 - Statement by President Gaetz Regarding Governor Scott Signing the 2013-14 GAA
May 20, 2013 - Statement from President Gaetz Regarding Florida TaxWatch
May 16, 2013 - 2013 Work Plan Florida
May 7, 2013
Videos
Pres. Gaetz Applauds The Passage of the Career & Professional Education Act
April 22, 2013
Senator Don Gaetz Reports on SB 2 and SB 4
March 11, 2013
Statewide E-verify Fails to Pass
May 12, 2011
Senator Gaetz Reports on Oil Spill Recovery Legislation
May 9, 2011
Photos
Earlier today, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with members of the
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April 3, 2013
The Florida Senate celebrates Military Day, honoring our armed forces and v
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March 20, 2013
Senators Brandes, Richter, Dean, Abruzzo, Hays, and Thrasher are joined by
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March 20, 2013
Vietnam Veterans are recognized during the passing of the “Welcome Home Vie
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March 20, 2013
Earlier today, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with members of the
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The Florida Senate celebrates Military Day, honoring our armed forces and v
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Senators Brandes, Richter, Dean, Abruzzo, Hays, and Thrasher are joined by
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Vietnam Veterans are recognized during the passing of the “Welcome Home Vie
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Speeches
Introducer
S 1928 Phillip J. "Jeff" Fleming, Jr.
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Adopted -SJ 1113
Co-Introducer
S 0002 Ethics
Last Action: 05/02/2013 Chapter No. 2013-36
S 0334 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Adopted -SJ 222
S 0422 Cancer Treatment
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Died in returning Messages
S 0430 Harriet Ross Tubman
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 5
S 0900 Purple Heart State
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Adopted -SJ 6
S 1036 Independent Living
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 986
S 1108 Exceptional Student Education
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Ordered enrolled -SJ 986
S 1266 United States 65th Infantry Regiment, the Borinqueneers
Last Action: 05/21/2013 Signed by Officers and filed with Secretary of State
S 1926 Tuskegee Airman Cornelius Davis
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Adopted -SJ 1053
Personal & Career
Legislative Service
- Elected to the Senate in 2006, reelected subsequently
Other Public Service
- Okaloosa School Board, elected Superintendent, 2000-2006
- Okaloosa County School Board, Chairman, 1995-1996, Member, 1994-2000
- Seaside, Florida, Town Chairman, 1990-1991
Honors and Awards
- American Medical Association, Most Outstanding State Senator in U.S.
- Florida Dental Association, Legislator of the Year
- Florida Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year
- Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Outstanding Senator of the Year
- American Association of Physician Specialists, Distinguished Service Award
- National Association of Workforce Boards, Most Outstanding Leadership in Career-Technical Education in U.S.
- Florida Hospices, Inc., Outstanding Legislator Award
- Florida Council on Aging, Most Outstanding Senator
- Florida Health Care Association, Legislator of the Year
- Florida Police Chiefs Association, Award of Merit
- Duke University, Donald J. Gaetz Endowed Professorship in Medicine and Religion
- Florida Trend Magazine, Florida's Education Trendsetter
- Seaside, Robert and Daryl Davis Town Builder Award
- Leukemia Society of America, Person of the Year Award
- Workforce Florida, Champion of the Florida Workforce
- National Hospice Organization, Founders Award
- Concordia College, President's Award; Alumni Achievement Award; Soli Deo Gloria Award
- Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Don Gaetz Take Stock in Children Scholarships
- Bridgeway Center, Community Leadership Award
- Okaloosa-Walton Child Care Services, Service to Children and Youth Award
- Okaloosa County Bands, Leadership in Music Education
- International Television and Film Festival of New York, Gold Medal Award
- Silver Sands Republican Women, Brass Elephant Award
- James Madison Institute, Chairman's Award
- Association for Retarded Children, Citizen of the Year Award
- National Rifle Association, Rough Rider Award
- Bluewater Elementary School, Parent Leadership Award
- National Debate Coaches Association, Life Membership Award
- Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, George Washington Honor Medal
- Florida Special Olympics, Humanitarian of the Year Award
- Commodore of the City of Green Bay, Admiral Flatley Park, Environmental Award
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Award
Affiliations
- Okaloosa County Republican Club
- United States Capitol Historical Society
- James Madison Institute, Board of Directors
- Bob Hope Village, Air Force Enlisted Widows Foundation, Board of Directors
- Niceville-Valparaiso Youth Baseball, Board of Directors
- Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Executive Board
- Bluewater Elementary School Advisory Council, Chairman
- The Cushman School, Board of Trustees, Chairman
- National Hospice Organization, Washington, DC, President and Chairman of the Board
- Florida Governor's Commission on Long-term Health Care, Chairman
- Florida State Hospice Organization, Founding Chairman
- Salvation Army, Board of Directors
- Gulf Coast Council of Boy Scouts of America, Board of Directors
- University of West Florida Presidential Selection Committee
- Niceville-Valparaiso-Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
- Okaloosa-Walton Workforce Development Board
- Capitol Hill Club, Washington DC
- National Press Club, Washington, DC
- Churchill Center Fellow, Washington, DC
- Air Force Association
- Theodore Roosevelt Association, Sagamore, NY
Biographical Information
| Occupation: | Co-founder and Vice Chairman (retired) of a multi-state healthcare corporation |
| Spouse: | Victoria Quertermous of Fort Walton Beach |
| Children: | Matt Gaetz, Erin Victoria |
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| Born: | January 22, 1948 in |
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| Religious Affiliation: | Lutheran |
| Recreation: | Upland game and waterfowl hunting, American history, real estate and antiques |
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