George Crady

George Abraham Crady (born June 14, 1931) is an American politician in the state of Florida.

George A. Crady
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
1976–2000
Personal details
Born (1931-06-14) June 14, 1931
Miami, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Virginia Lee Roerig
ResidenceYulee, Florida
Alma materDuke University
Occupationbusinessman

He was born in 1931 in Miami, and attended Duke University (B.A. 1953) and Jones Business College. After university, he was a helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957.[1]

He served in the Florida House of Representatives, as a Democrat, representing Nassau County (15th District) from 1976 to 2000.[2] He is a Democrat.[3] Crady also has served as a member of Nassau County School Advisory Board from 1974 to 1976, also serving in the capacity of president from 1975 to 1976.

A Methodist, Crady is married to Virginia Lee Roerig of Jacksonville and has six daughters. He is a businessman.[3]

Legislative positions held

  • House Parliamentarian 1988–1994
  • Rules Reform Chairman, Rules & Calendar Committee Vice Chairman 1988–1992
  • Chairman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation 1989–1990
  • Ethics & Elections Committee Chairman 1986–1988
  • Rules, Resolutions, & Ethics Committee Co-Chair 1997–1998

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Awards received

  • Yulee PTA Citizen of the Year, 1971
  • League of Cities Quality Floridian Award 1990
  • AARP Outstanding Service to the Community Award 1994
  • Small County Coalition Outstanding Legislative Service Award 1994
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce Roll Call Award 1994

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References

  1. "Florida House of Representatives - George A. Crady - 2014 - 2016 { Crisafulli }". myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  3. Florida. Legislature; Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives. Office of the Clerk (1978). The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida. The State. ISSN 0532-9345. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
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