Louis A. de la Parte Jr.

Louis A. de la Parte Jr. (July 27, 1929 – September 28, 2008) was an American politician who served for twelve years in the Florida Legislature. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1962 and served until his election to the Florida Senate in 1966. As president pro tempore, de la Parte became president of the Senate in July 1974 when the incumbent, Mallory Horne, resigned to run for the U.S. Senate. De la Parte did not preside over any legislative sessions, however, and retired from the Legislature when his term ended in November 1974.[1][2] He died after battling Alzheimer's disease in 2008.[3]

Louis A. de la Parte Jr.
President of the Florida Senate
In office
July 1, 1974  November 19, 1974
Preceded byMallory Horne
Succeeded byDempsey J. Barron
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 22nd district
26th (1967-1972)
In office
November 8, 1966  November 5, 1974
Preceded byRedistricted
Succeeded byGuy Spicola
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from Hillsborough County, Group 3
In office
November 6, 1962  November 8, 1966
Preceded byTom Whitaker Jr.
Succeeded byWilliam M. Register Jr.
Personal details
Born(1929-07-27)July 27, 1929
Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
DiedSeptember 28, 2008(2008-09-28) (aged 79)
Tampa, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Helen

Education

  • Emory University, B.A., 1950
  • University of Florida, LL.B., 1953
  • University of Florida, J.D. 1967

References

  1. Ulferts, Alisa (December 10, 2003). "Tom Lee to lead state Senate". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. "Florida Senate Handbook, 2000-02" (PDF). Secretary of the Florida Senate. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  3. "Louis de la Parte used politics to help others - St. Petersburg Times". Tampabay.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
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