Meek, Kendrick, 1966-

Kendrick Brett Meek (born September 6, 1966) is an American politician who was the U.S. Representative for Florida's 17th congressional district from 2003 to 2011. He was the Democratic nominee in Florida's 2010 Senate election.

Born in Miami, Florida to future Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek and Harold H. Meek, Knedrick Meek graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami, where he played football as a defensive lineman. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 1989 from Florida A&M University. After graduating from college, Meek was sworn in as a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol and was assigned to Miami. During his four-year tenure, Meek became the first African American to reach the rank of Captain.

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