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Bill Flynn (October 17, 1917[2] – April 30, 1984) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 117th and 119th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4]
Bill Flynn | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
In office 1974–1976 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Gautier |
Succeeded by | Hugo Black III |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
In office 1978–1980 | |
Preceded by | Charles C. Papy Jr. |
Succeeded by | Scott W. McPherson |
Personal details | |
Born | Lutz, Florida, U.S. | October 17, 1917
Died | April 30, 1984 66) Miami, Florida, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Flynn[1] |
Alma mater | University of Miami |
Flynn was born in Lutz, Florida,[2] and raised in Miami.[5] He graduated from Miami Senior High School[5] and studied business administration at the University of Miami.[2][5] He worked as a yardmaster for the Florida East Coast Railway,[5] and owned a barbecue restaurant called Flynn's Dixie Ribs.[5][6]
In 1974, Flynn was elected for the 119th district of the Florida House of Representatives,[3] succeeding Jeff Gautier.[3] In 1976 he was succeeded by Hugo Black III.[3] In 1978 he was elected for the 117th district, succeeding Charles C. Papy Jr.[3] He was succeeded by Scott W. McPherson in 1980.[3]
Flynn died in April 1984 in Miami, at the age of 66.[5]
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