Craig Fitzhugh
Calvin "Craig" Fitzhugh (born March 22, 1950) is an American politician from the state of Tennessee. He is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District. He is the Minority Leader of the Tennessee House. Fitzhugh is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Biography [edit]
Fitzhugh is the CEO of the Bank of Ripley. In 2010, he was considered for the presidency of the University of Tennessee.[1]
Education [edit]
Fitzhugh graduated from Ripley High School in 1968. He then attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville where he received a B.A. in Banking and Finance in 1972. He received a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1975 from the University of Tennessee School of Law.[2]
Political career [edit]
Fitzhugh was a Municipal Judge for the City of Gates Tennessee from 1990 to 1992.[3] Fitzhugh was first elected to the Tennessee House in 1994, taking office in 1995. He has served in that position since, representing the 82nd District. Fitzhugh was elected by the Democratic caucus to serve as House Minority Leader in December 2010.[4]
Fitzhugh is considering a run for Governor of Tennessee in the 2014 gubernatorial election.[5]
Legislation [edit]
June 4, 2007 Fitzhugh voted in favor for SB 2326 which increased the Cigarette Tax from 20 cents to 60 cents per pack. It passed the Tennessee House of Representatives 59-37.[6]
Military Service [edit]
Fitzhugh served in the United States Air Force from 1976-1980, he achieved the rank of Captain. He also served in the United States Air Force Reserve from 1976-1980. And achieved the rank of Major.[7]
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.oakridger.com/article/20101008/NEWS/310089981
- ^ http://president.tennessee.edu/docs/Fitzhugh_Craig_cv.pdf
- ^ http://president.tennessee.edu/docs/Fitzhugh_Craig_cv.pdf
- ^ http://tnreport.com/2010/12/16/fresh-face-new-focus-for-house-democrats/
- ^ http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/house-minority-leader-craig-fitzhugh-ponders-run-2014-governor-race
- ^ http://votesmart.org/bill/4339/cigarette-tax-increase#.UUNRYaUTtz8
- ^ http://president.tennessee.edu/docs/Fitzhugh_Craig_cv.pdf
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