Biographical Information
City of Residence: Orlando
Occupation: Educator
Child(ren): Kay, Tasha, Alzo J., Jr., and Jason
Education: Paul Quinn College, B.S., 1960; Florida A&M University, M.Ed, 1971; Nova University, Ed.D., 1977; University of Florida, Ed.D. (doctoral in progress), Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa
Born: November 15, 1937, Alturas, FL
Military: U.S. Army 1961-1964, Germany
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: reading, travel, history, the arts
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1982, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Enterprise Florida
Florida Democratic Party National Committee Member
Florida Commission on Tourism
Naval Training Center Reuse Commission
Affiliations
Florida Humanities Council
Orlando Museum of Art
Florida Commission on Tourism
Florida Citrus Sports Association
Enterprise Florida Board of Directors
Initiative for Better Living
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
American Association of Higher Education
Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
Democratic National Committee
Florida Bureau of Historical Museums
Guardian Care Convalescent Center Board of Directors
Mercy Drive Neighbors in Action Task Force Chairman
Orange County ADDITIONS (school
Highlights
Cited for historical presentations of "The Black Cowboys"
Florida Funeral Directors Association Legislative Leadership Award 1996
Florida Restaurant Association Legislative Leadership Award 1993
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Legislative Award 1990
FEDC Legislator of the Year 1993
Central Florida AFL-CIO Friend of Labor Award 1990
Florida Chiropractic Association D. I. Rainey Legislative Award 1991
Florida Commission on Human Relations Civil Rights Legislative Award 1994
American Electronics Association Legislator of the Year 1994
FAMU African-American Heritage Award 1991
Florida Association of Women's Clubs Citizen of the Year 1991
Florida Black Business Investment Board Award 1994
NAACP/Daytona-Volusia Branch Humanitarian Service Award 1991
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida Housing=Jobs Award 1993
Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau Hospitality Industry Leadership Award 1992