Walter Sims (Florida politician)
Walter Sims | |
|---|---|
 Sims in 1970 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Preceded by | David Lindsey |
| Succeeded by | Fred B. Hagan |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1923 Athens, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | May 2011 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Republican |
Walter Sims (September 5, 1923 – May 2011) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 41st district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2] He also served as a member for the 15th district of the Florida Senate.[3][4]
Life and career
Sims was born in Athens, Alabama. He was a realtor.[5]
In 1970, Sims was elected to represent the 41st district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding David Lindsey. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Fred B. Hagan.[1][2] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 15th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1976.[3]
Sims died in May 2011, at the age of 87.[6]
References
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1974
- ^ "Ex-legislator had humble background". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. May 28, 2011. p. B8. Retrieved October 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
