Biographical Information
City of Residence: Kissimmee
Occupation: Agri-Business
Child(ren): Robert Wayne, Irlo Overstreet, III, Kellie Ann, Haley Duke, and Jennifer Jo
Education: Georgia Military Academy; Oklahoma State University, B.S., 1959, ROTC, Scabbard & Blade
Born: June 4, 1936, Kissimmee, FL
Deceased: March 03, 1973
History: E. L. D. Overstreet, great-grandfather, Florida House of Representatives 1891; Irlo Overstreet Bronson, father, Florida House of Representatives 1943-1951, Senate 1953-1966
Military: U.S. Army 1959-1960
Religious Affiliation: Member of First United Methodist Church, Kissimmee
Recreational Interest: hunting, fishing
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1982, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Osceola County Planning Commission
Osceola County Drainage Commission
Affiliations
Kiwanis
Silver Spurs
Governor's Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Review Commission
Osceola County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Osceola County Cattlemen's Association
Florida State Rural Development Council Executive Committee
Masons
Moose Lodge
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation Member
Florida Hospital Board of Directors
Salvation Army Board of Directors
Foundation for Osceola Education
Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce
Greater Osceola County-St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce
Highlights
Osceola County Bar Association Recognition 1998
Okeechobee County Commissioners Appreciation Recognition 1998
National Federation of Independent Business 100 percent business voting record 1992, 1994, 1997, and 1998
Florida Parks & Recreation Association Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Service to Parks and Recreation 1996
Small County Coalition Award 1994 and 1996
Foundation for Osceola Education Inc. Honorary Scholarship for Diligent Leadership in Pursuing Legislative Action 1996
FAPMS Legislative Environmental Leadership Award 1996
Florida Bar Administrative Law Section Recognition 1996
Foundation for Osceola Education Honorary Scholarship 1996
Greater Osceola County-St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce Good Government Award 1995
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Award 1995
Farm Bureau Legislative Award 1994
Florida Chamber of Commerce Pro-Biz 1993 and 1994
Associated Industries of Florida 94 percent rating in 1994, ranked 14th out of 120 Members in 1992 and 100 percent business voting record in 1990
MADD Appreciation Award 1985 and 1991
Who's Who of Central Florida 1990
Osceola County Tourist Development Council/Osceola Board of County Commissioners Appreciation Award for tourism legislation 1990
Florida Tourism Association Appreciation Award 1990
Melbourne Airport Authority Certificate of Appreciation 1990
Challenger Learning Center Appreciation Award 1990
Florida Phosphate Council Appreciation Award 1990
Florida League of Cities Quality Floridian Award 1989
Florida Cattlemen's Association Appreciation/Service Award 1989
FEA/U Tiger/Cope Education Award 1988 and 1989
Florida Institute of Technology Honorary Alumnus 1988
Osceola County Certificate of Appreciation for Business Partners in Education 1987
Vocational FFA Agriculture Honorary Chapter Farmer 1986
Osceola Association for Retarded Citizens Appreciation Award 1985