Bert J. Harris Jr.
Bert J. Harris, Jr. | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 77th district | |
| In office 1982–1996 | |
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| Born | December 9, 1919 Warwick, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lake Placid, Florida |
| Occupation | farmer |
Bert J. Harris, Jr. (born December 9, 1919) is an American politician and farmer in the state of Florida.
Harris was born in Warwick, Georgia and moved to Florida in 1926. He attended the University of Florida, graduating in agriculture. Harris is also a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1982 to 1996 for district 77. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[2] Harris lives in Lake Placid, Florida where he is a citrus farmer.[3]
References
- ^ http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=2986
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ http://highlandstoday.com/list/highlands-agri-leader-news/lifelong-advocate-still-active-at--350698