Tommy Stevens (politician)

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Tommy Stevens
Stevens in 1970
Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Pasco County
In office
1962–1966
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 70th district
In office
1967–1972
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byElvin L. Martinez
Personal details
Born(1931-05-20)May 20, 1931
Dade City, Florida, U.S.
DiedNovember 6, 2011(2011-11-06) (aged 80)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Florida
St. Leo Junior College
University of South Florida

Tommy Stevens (May 20, 1931 – November 6, 2011) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 70th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

Life and career[edit]

Stevens was born in Dade City, Florida. He attended the University of Florida, St. Leo Junior College and the University of South Florida.[3]

In 1962, Stevens was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1966.[2] In 1967, he was elected as the first representative of the newly-established 70th district of the Florida House. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Elvin L. Martinez.[1][2]

Stevens died[4] on November 6, 2011,[5] at the age of 80.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b c 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 November 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1965, p. 416
  4. ^ "Former House Member Thomas A. 'Tommy' Stevens Sr. Dies At 80". Colodny Fass. November 9, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Hon. Thomas A. "Tommy" Stevens Sr". Bevis Funeral Home. Retrieved November 18, 2023.