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James Lorenzo Walker

James Lorenzo Walker

American politician

James Lorenzo Walker (November 1, 1920 – November 16, 2003) was an American politician.[2][3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 89th and 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5]

Quick Facts Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 113th district, Preceded by ...

Walker was born in Marco Island, Florida,[6] the son of Adnie and Forrest Walker.[1] Walker and his family moved to Naples, Florida in 1921, and he attended Naples High School, graduating in 1939.[6] He then served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946[1] in various roles such as aircraft maintenance technician, diesel mechanic and researcher.[6] Walker also served for the Collier County Commission from 1950 to 1956, and later worked in real estate.[6]

In 1967 Walker became the first member for the newly established 113th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5] In 1972 he was elected for the 89th district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1974.[5]

Walker died in November 2003 in Naples, Florida, at the age of 83.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "James Lorenzo Walker Obituary (1920-2003)". The News-Press. November 18, 2003. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  2. [2]
    Morgan, Tom (May 25, 1966). "Collier Goes for Walker". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. 95. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. [3]
    "Rep. Walker Is Named To 2 New Committees". The Naples Daily News. Naples, Florida. July 17, 1973. p. 3. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. [4]
    Rosenblatt, Andy (September 25, 1973). "Naples Runoff Act 'Very Similar' to State Law". Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. 79. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. [5]
    "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. [6]
    Newman, Bud (May 22, 1974). "State Of Affairs Concerns Walker". The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. p. 1. Retrieved April 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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