Don Fuqua
John Donald Fuqua (born August 20, 1933) is a former U.S. Democratic politician from Florida. He represented Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1987.
Don Fuqua | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | James W. Grant |
| Constituency | 9th district (1963–1967) 2nd district (1967–1987) |
| Chair of the House Committee on Science and Technology | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Olin E. Teague |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Roe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1933 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Florida |
Early years and Education edit
Don Fuqua was born in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida in 1933. His parents were John D and Lucille Fuqua. He had two brothers, Harry Fuqua and Kenneth Fuqua [1] Fuqua attended the University of Florida at Gainesville from 1951 to 1953. After serving in the Korean war, he returned to the university to graduate in 1957. Fuqua served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1958 to 1962.[1]
Politics edit
He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Florida and served from January 3, 1963, to January 3, 1987. Fuqua was chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee.[2]
Personal information edit
Fuqua served in Korea with the United States Army Medical Corps during and after the Korean War. During most of his congressional career, Fuqua maintained his legal residence on a farm near Altha in Calhoun County, Florida, where he became a seasoned dairy farmer. He currently resides in Gainesville, Florida.[1]
After leaving Congress, Fuqua became president of the Aerospace Industries Association.[3]
References edit
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Don Fuqua (id: F000430)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN