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Donald E. Heath

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Donald E. Heath
Heath in 1968
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 118th district
In office
1968–1970
Preceded byKent S. McKinley
Succeeded byRobert M. Johnson
Personal details
Born
Donald Edward Heath

(1928-10-29)October 29, 1928
Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 2011(2011-07-28) (aged 82)
Rome, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican[1]

Donald Edward Heath (October 29, 1928 – July 28, 2011) was an American politician.[2][3] He served as a Republican member for the 118th district of the Florida House of Representatives from 1968 to 1970.[4][5][6]

Life and career

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Heath was born in Waukegan, Illinois. He served in the United States Army.[7]

In 1968, Heath was elected to represent the 118th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Kent S. McKinley. He served until 1970, when he was succeeded by Robert M. Johnson.[4][5]

Heath died on July 28, 2011[8] in Rome, Georgia, at the age of 82.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Casino Fever". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. January 16, 1970. p. 12. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ "Casino Gambling Bill Filed in Legislature". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. November 26, 1969. p. 58. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ "Ultra-Liberal Appointment Held". Tampa Bay Times. Tampa, Florida. December 3, 1969. p. 33. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the Legislature of Florida: Volume 1, Florida: W. & C. Julian Bartlett, 1973, p. 7
  7. ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 141
  8. ^ "Heath, Donald Edward (Summerville)". The Chattanoogan. July 30, 2011. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
  9. ^ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. (via Ancestry)