Papers, 1953-1992.

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Papers, 1953-1992.

This collection contains the papers of Senator Jack Gordon. The materials deal primarily with Gordon's involvement with the Dade County School Board, and with the Senate Bills with which he was concerned, dating from 1972-1992.

71.5 linear ft. (66 boxes)

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Florida International University

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Florida. Legislature. Senate

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The Secretary of the Senate serves as the recording officer of the Senate. The duties associated with the office include enrolling bills (Ch. 11.05, FS), registering lobbyists (Ch. 11.07, FS), signing bills (Art. III, Sec. 7, 1968 Constitution), and keeping journals of the proceedings. The Senate designates a Secretary to serve at its pleasure (Art. III, Sec. 2, 1968 Constitution). From the description of Bill files, 1845-1927. (Florida State Archive). WorldCat record id: 32413499 ...

Gordon, Jack, 1921-

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Senator. Jack Gordon was born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 3, 1922, and was educated at the University of Michigan. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. From 1947-1958 he served on the Miami Beach Housing Authority and from 1961 to 1968 he served on the Dade County Board of Public Instruction. Jack Gordon was elected to the Florida Senate in 1972 as a Democrat, representing Miami Beach, the 35th District, and retired in 1992. He served as d...