Biographical Information
City of Residence: Casselberry
Occupation: Airline Pilot
Child(ren): William Thomas, IV
Education: University of South Florida, B.A., Business Administration, 1967, attended college on 4-year Academic Scholarship
Born: October 14, 1945, Tampa, FL
History: Susan Harrell Black, cousin, U.S. Appellate Judge, Jacksonville (Judge Black is the first female and youngest Federal Judge ever appointed in Florida); Bernard Ellis Black, grandfather, former Mayor of Longwood, Florida
Military: U.S. Navy pilot 1967-1972, decorated Veteran of Vietnam, graduated #1 from Naval Aviation Officers Candidate School
Religious Affiliation: Protestant
Recreational Interest: softball, tennis, fishing
Legislative Service
House of Representatives 1986-1988
elected to the House in 1990, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
Vision 2000 & Education Task Force Executive Committee 1986-1987
Save Our Homes Inc. Board Member and Central Florida Coordinator
Seminole County Republican Executive Committee
Florida's Ad Valorem Task Force Member
Affiliations
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Goldenrod Chamber of Commerce
Highlights
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Jaycees Florida State Outstanding Young Man Award. "Anything that I am or have accomplished is the result of the sacrifices and contributions others have made in my life." Other awards: Council of State Governments Henry Toll Fellow Award 1996
The International Council of Shopping Centers Legislator of the Year 1996
American Advertising Federation John Cummings Outstanding Legislative Award 1996
Florida Association of Homes for the Aging Public Service Award 1995
Florida Association of Counties County Champion 1994
Military Order of the Purple Heart Commander's Award 1991-1992