Jerry G. Melvin
Jarrett Green "Jerry" Melvin (July 22, 1929 – February 19, 2020)[1] was an American politician in the state of Florida.
Jerry G. Melvin | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 7th district | |
| In office 1968–1971 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office 1973–1978 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office 1995–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1929 Bonifay, Florida, United States |
| Died | February 19, 2020 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | administrator |
Melvin was born in Bonifay, Florida. He was an alumnus of the College of Charleston, American University of Washington, and Eglin Air Force Base Extension of Florida State University. Melvin also served in the Florida National Guard.[2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1968 to 1978, as a Republican, representing the 5th district. In 1994, he was elected to serve the 4th district; he would serve until 2005.[3][4] In 2001, a resolution was passed to bestow the title of Dean of the Florida House of Representatives on him.[5]
References
- Jarrett Green "Jerry" Melvin
- "Florida House of Representatives - Jerry G. Melvin - 2014 - 2016 { Crisafulli }". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- "House of Representatives". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- 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://archive.flsenate.gov/data/session/2001/House/bills/billtext/pdf/h9007.pdf
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