American politician (1927-2009) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paula Hawkins (née Fickes; January 24, 1927 – December 4, 2009) was an American politician. She is the only woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida. She was the second woman ever elected to the Senate from the American South. She was the first woman in the country to be elected to a full Senate term without having a close family member who was in major public office.[1][2] She was in the Senate from 1981 until 1987 as a Republican.
Paula Hawkins | |
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| United States Senator from Florida | |
| In office January 1, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Stone |
| Succeeded by | Bob Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paula Fickes January 24, 1927 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2009 (aged 82) Winter Park, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gene Hawkins |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Utah State University (BA) |
Hawkins died on December 4, 2009 at her home in Winter Park, Florida from problems caused by a fall, aged 82.[3][4]
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