Donald L. Tucker

Donald L. Tucker (July 23, 1935 – September 24, 2019) was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and Special Ambassador for the United States to the Dominican Republic.^{[clarify][when?][contradictory][2][3]}

Donald L. Tucker
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office November 19, 1974 – November 21, 1978
Preceded by	T. Terrell Sessums
Succeeded by	J. Hyatt Brown
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 11th district
In office November 7, 1972 – November 7, 1978
Preceded by	Wayne Mixson
Succeeded by	Don C. Price
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 13th district
In office 1967 – November 7, 1972
Preceded by	Seat established
Succeeded by	Leon N. McDonald Sr.
Personal details
Born	(1935-07-23)July 23, 1935 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.[1]
Died	September 24, 2019(2019-09-24) (aged 84)
Profession	Diplomat and Attorney

In 1952, Tucker attended Florida American Legion Boys State, serving as that year's program Governor.^[4] Tucker earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida in 1962.^[2]

He served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 1974 to 1978, the 49th of 58 consecutive Democrats to do so.

The Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, home of the Florida State University Men's and Women's basketball teams, as well as other local teams, was renamed in honor of Tucker in 1977 and is now known as the Donald L. Tucker Center.

Tucker died of cancer in 2019 at the age of 84.^[5][6]

References

1. General Services Administration, N.A.R.S.O.F.R. Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, Jimmy Carter, 1977, Book 1: January 20 to June 24, 1977. Government Printing Office. p. 1124. Retrieved 2015-04-13.
2. "HR 695 - Tucker, Donald L.; commend". Sep 25, 2008. Archived from the original on September 25, 2008. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019. WHEREAS, he served the nation as Special Ambassador for the United States to the Dominician Republic
3. "Native son Tucker is topic at Wakulla history meeting".
4. "Program Superlatives". Florida American Legion Boys State. Florida American Legion. Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
5. "'A good man, good memories': Former Florida House Speaker Donald L. Tucker dies at 84".
6. "Former Florida House Speaker Donald L. Tucker dies at age 84". www.tampabay.com. Retrieved Sep 25, 2019.

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Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Seat established	Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 13th district 1967–1972	Succeeded by Leon N. McDonald
Preceded by Wayne Mixson	Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 11th district 1972–1978	Succeeded by Don C. Price
Political offices
Preceded by T. Terrell Sessums	Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives 1974–1978	Succeeded by J. Hyatt Brown