Biography:James Lorenzo Walker
James Lorenzo Walker | |
|---|---|
 Walker in 1974 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 113th district | |
| In office 1967 – November 7, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John Cyril Malloy |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office November 7, 1972 – November 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Trombetta |
| Succeeded by | Mary Ellen Hawkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1920 Marco Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 2003 (aged 83) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marguerite Lanier[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
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]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "James Lorenzo Walker Obituary (1920-2003)". The News-Press. November 18, 2003. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/news-press/name/james-walker-obituary?pid=18675226.
- ↑ Morgan, Tom (May 25, 1966). "Collier Goes for Walker". Miami Herald (Miami, Florida): p. 95. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/621307765/.
- ↑ "Rep. Walker Is Named To 2 New Committees". The Naples Daily News (Naples, Florida): p. 3. July 17, 1973. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/798314849/.
- ↑ Rosenblatt, Andy (September 25, 1973). "Naples Runoff Act 'Very Similar' to State Law". Miami Herald (Miami, Florida): p. 79. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/625527709/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "House of Representatives". http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/House19672001.html.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Newman, Bud (May 22, 1974). "State Of Affairs Concerns Walker". The News-Press (Fort Myers, Florida): p. 1. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99832111/state-of-affairs-concerns-walker/.
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