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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Home » Representatives » Marti Coley 
 
Representative Marti Coley 
District 7

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Biographical Information
City of Residence:
Marianna
Occupation:
Teacher
Spouse:
Representative David Coley (deceased)
Child(ren):
Kristin, Vance, Hunter
Education:
Chipola Junior College 1980-1981; Florida State University, degree in English Education 1984
Born:
March 15, 1961, Blountstown, FL
History:
Married to David Coley for 23 years until his death in March of 2005
Religious Affiliation:
Assembly of God

Legislative Service
Elected to the House June 14, 2005, reelected subsequently
Bay County Legislative Delegation, Chair 2006-Present
Deputy Majority Whip 2006-2008
K-12 Education Committee, Vice Chair 2007
Postsecondary Education Committee, Chair 2007


Affiliations
Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council (C-CRAB)
Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)
Florida State University – Panama City Blue Ribbon Committee
Golson School Advisory Board, previous member
Local school parent volunteer
North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC)
Stopover House, Board of Directors early 1990s

Highlights
She began her teaching career in Thomasville, Georgia. However, she has taught in Jackson County since 1985. She began teaching at Malone High School in 1985 where she remained until 1989. She then moved to the college level and has taught college prep English classes at Chipola College for the last sixteen years.
Association of Builders & Contractors, Inc. (ABC) - Friend of Free Enterprise Award 2008, 2009
AFSCME Florida Legislative Champion Award - June 7, 2008, For outstanding Leadership on behalf of Florida’s Public Servants
Christian Coalition of Florida Faith and Family Award - August 16, 2008, Recognition for 100% voting record with the Christian Coalition during the 2008 session
Florida Chamber of Commerce – 2008 Honor Roll
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association – 2008 Legislative Award
Florida State University Appreciation Award - 2007, For extraordinary service in the historic acquisition of the First District Appellate Courthouse addition to the Florida State University College of Law

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