Jack Burke Jr.[1] (July 27, 1931 – May 17, 2014) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 14th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]
Jack Burke Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Burke in 1970 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Smith |
| Succeeded by | Gene Hodges |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1931 Greenville, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 2014 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Life and career edit
Burke was born in Greenville. He attended the University of Florida and served in the United States Army.[4]
In 1970, Burke was elected to represent the 14th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Ken Smith. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Gene Hodges.[2][3]
Burke died on May 17, 2014,[5] at the age of 82.
References edit
- ^ "State power shifts". Boca Raton News. Boca Raton, Florida. September 13, 1972. p. 8. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ 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 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Burke Announces Bid for Reelection". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. June 6, 1972. p. 6. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jack Burke, Jr". T. J. Beggs, Jr. and Sons, Inc. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
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