Dempsey J. Barron

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Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American attorney, businessman, rancher, and politician. He served as President Pro-Tempore of the Senate from 1967-1968 President of the Florida Senate from 1975–1976. He also was a long-standing Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and heart problems on July 7, 2001.[1][2]

Dempsey J. Barron
President of the Florida Senate
In office
November 19, 1974 – November 16, 1976
Preceded byMallory Horne
Succeeded byLew Brantley
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
April 4, 1961 – November 8, 1988
Preceded byBart Knight
Succeeded byVince Bruner
Constituency25th (1960–1967)
4th (1967–1972)
3rd (1972–1988)
Personal details
Born(1922-03-05)March 5, 1922
Andalusia, Alabama
DiedJuly 7, 2001(2001-07-07) (aged 79)
Tallahassee, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseTerri Jo Barron

He was born in Andalusia, Alabama. He was living in Florida in 1924.[3]

Education

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Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.

Career

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He served in the U.S. Navy.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Dempsey Barron dead at 79 , barron, senate, years - News". The News Herald. Archived from the original on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  2. ^ "State: Dempsey Barron dead at 79". Sptimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  3. ^ a b https://www.flsenate.gov/UserContent/Publications/SenateHandbooks/pdf/76-78_Senate_Handbook.pdf