Representative  Gus Michael Bilirakis

District 48
Republican

• View Original Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, right, offers farewell remarks to colleagues at the end of his eight years of House service during the closing days of the 2006 Legislature in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, right, offers personal comment during the closing days of the 2006 Legislature in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, comments in support of a measure considered on the House floor during the 2006 Legislature in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, seeks support for legislation considered on the House floor April 1, 2004.
• View Original Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, left, answers questions from colleagues during the 2003 Legislature. Right shows Rep. Donna Clarke, R-Sarasota.
• View Original Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, outlines the Public Safety portion of the House Appropriations Bill Thursday, April 1, 2004.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Palm Harbor

Occupation:  Attorney

Spouse:  Eva Lialios of Michigan

Child(ren):  Michael, Theodore, Emmanuel, Nicholas

Education:  St. Petersburg Junior College; University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1986; Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 1989

Born:  February 8, 1963, Gainesville, FL

History:  Michael Bilirakis, father, United States Congressman 1983-present

Religious Affiliation:  Greek Orthodox

Recreational Interest:  sports, time with children

Committee Membership

Economic Development, Trade & Banking Committee     Chair

Commerce Council

Health Care Regulation Committee

Military & Veteran Affairs Committee

Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 1998, reelected subsequently

Affiliations

American Hellenic Education Progressive Association (AHEPA)

Clearwater Bar Association

Elks Club

Helping the Elderly with their Legal Problems (HELP)

Hospice of Pasco/Hernando, past Board Member

Masons

Moose Lodge

Palm Harbor, West Pasco, and Tarpon Springs Chambers of Commerce

Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee 1994-present

St. Petersburg College, adjunct professor 1997-present

Tarpon Springs Elementary School, business partner

Tarpon Springs Rotary Club

University of Florida, Tampa Bay Advisory Board for Greek Studies Program

Levendia Dance and Culture Troupe, past member

Highlights

Intern for President Ronald Reagan

Staff member for Congressman Don Sundquist

Served on the staff of the National Republican Congressional Committee

Pinellas County Dole for President Campaign, Chair 1996

Great American Teach-In, participant