Biographical Information
City of Residence: Opa-locka
Occupation: Consultant
Education: Miami-Dade Community College, A.A., 1976; University of Miami, B.B.A., 1977, Phi Beta Sigma President, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Phi Omega, U.B.S. Vice President
Born: February 16, 1957, Opa-locka, FL
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Recreational Interest: skiing, swimming, reading
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1982, reelected subsequently
National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee 1997, Assembly on Federal Issues Chair 1996-1997, Law & Justice Committee Chair, Federalism Task Force
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Southern Legislative Conference
two-term Chair of Black State Legislators 1990-1992
Alternative Educational Institute Commission Chair
Central Voter File Study Committee Chair
Finance & Taxation Committee Chair
Conference of the States Federal
Other Public Services
Opa-locka Mayor, Commissioner 1980-1982
Affiliations
Greater Miami NAACP
First Baptist Church of Bunche Park
Performing Arts Center Trust Inc.
Children's Services Council
Best Buddies
Highlights
Florida Memorial College Honorary Doctorate Degree
Opa-locka Community Development Corporation Appreciation Award
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Legislative Appreciation Award
Dade County Park Legislative Service Award
FEA/UTD Award
Metro-Dade Legislative Appreciation Award
University of Miami Distinction Legislative Service Award
Locktown Community Health Center Legislative Service Award
United Teachers of Dade TIGER Award
Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Award
Dade County Legislative Delegation Service Award
Florida Federation of CDC's Recognition Award
Dade County League of Cities Good Government Award
ACTSO Award
Bethune-Cookman College Outstanding Contribution Award
ranked 2nd in top 10 Legislators of the Florida House by The Miami Herald 1996