Biographical Information
City of Residence: Weston
Occupation: State Legislator
Spouse: David Rich of Newark, New Jersey
Child(ren): Laurie Rich Levinson, Larry, Marcie, Jennifer
Education: University of Florida 1959-1961
Born: February 9, 1942, New York, NY
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Recreational Interest: hiking, horseback riding, travel, cooking
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 2000, reelected subsequently
Other Public Services
United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Board Member 1999-2003
Children's Services Board of Broward County, Chair 1999-2000
Health & Human Services Board of Broward County, Chair 1995-1997
Affiliations
Florida Association of Jewish Federations, Government Affairs Committee, Chair 1989-present
HIPPY-USA (Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters), President 1991-1994
National Council of Jewish Women, National President 1996-2000
Broward School Readiness Coalition, Chair 1999-present
Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Vice Chair 1999-present
Highlights
Family Central, Child Advocate of the Year Award 2000
Weizmann Institute of Science, Woman of Vision Award 2000
NCCJ, Silver Medallion Award 1998
State of Florida, Heartland Award and Florida's Finest Award 1996
Association of Social Workers of Broward County, Citizen of the Year 1995
Save the Children U.S., Champions of Children Award 1993
Resourcemobile, President 1990-1992
CHARLEE, President 1985-1987