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John L. Ducker
American politician (1922–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Lackner Ducker (September 3, 1922 – April 15, 2014) was an American politician in the state of Florida. He was an attorney by profession.
John L. Ducker | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1960–1968 | |
Preceded by | Jack C. Inman |
Succeeded by | Cecil L. Bothwell Jr. |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 17th district | |
In office 1969–1971 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1922-09-03)September 3, 1922 Fort Thomas, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 2014(2014-04-15) (aged 91) Longwood, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Yale University Yale Law School |
Occupation | attorney |
Ducker was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He attended Yale University and Yale Law School, attaining his law degree in 1950.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1960 to 1968.[1][2] He was elected to the State Senate in 1968, serving until 1971.[1][3]
Ducker was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was also active in the Young Republicans Club, American Legion, Bar Association of Florida, Sportsmen Association, Chamber of Commerce, Episcopal Church, and Boy Scouts.[1] Ducker served in the United States Army's Signal Corps as a second lieutenant during World War II. He died on April 15, 2014, at the age of 91.[4]