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Roberta Fox
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Roberta Fulton Fox (November 25, 1943 – August 9, 2009) was a Florida attorney, politician, and feminist.
Quick Facts Member of the Florida Senate from the 40th district, Preceded by ...
Roberta Fox | |
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![]() Fox in 1981 | |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 40th district | |
In office November 2, 1982 – November 4, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Dick Anderson |
Succeeded by | Dexter Lehtinen |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 110th district | |
In office November 2, 1976 – November 2, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Walter Wallace Sackett Jr. |
Succeeded by | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-11-25)November 25, 1943 |
Died | August 9, 2009(2009-08-09) (aged 65) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mike Gold |
Education | University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law |
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She was born on November 25, 1943, and earned her law degree from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.[1][2][3] On June 10, 1968, Fox was admitted to the Florida State Bar.[4] She practiced law with her husband Mike Gold. In addition to being an attorney, Fox served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives (1976-1982) and the Florida Senate (1982-1986).[5][6] During her time in politics, she focused on issues such as family law reform—especially with regard to women’s and children’s rights.[7][8] Fox died on August 9, 2009, after battling breast cancer.[1]