J. Mark Wilcox
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For the Arkansas politician, see Mark Wilcox. For the "Brookside" character, see List of Brookside characters.
James Mark Wilcox (May 21, 1890 – February 3, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Florida. He is remembered as the author of the Wilcox Municipal Bankruptcy Act, which became law in 1934, a bill which initially allowed a city in his district, West Palm Beach, to adjust its bonded indebtedness and avoid bankruptcy. It was later invoked to help New York City avoid bankruptcy in 1972.
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James Mark Wilcox | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | |
Preceded by | Ruth Bryan Owen |
Succeeded by | Pat Cannon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1890-05-21)May 21, 1890 Willacoochee, Georgia, United States |
Died | February 3, 1956(1956-02-03) (aged 65) White Springs, Florida, United States |
Resting place | Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Miami, Florida, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Mercer University |
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