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Personal & Career
Legislative Service

* Elected to the Senate in 2002, reelected subsequently
o President Pro Tempore, 2008-2010
o Majority Whip, 2006-2008
* House of Representatives, 1994-2002
o Majority Leader, 2000-2001
o Majority Floor Leader, 1998-2000
o Majority Whip 1996-1998

Honors and Awards

* YMCA of Florida, Servant Leadership Award, 2007
* Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Legislator of the Year, 2007
* Community Associations Institute, Florida Legislative Alliance, Legislator of the Year, 2006
* Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Library Champion, 2006

Affiliations

* American Cancer Society, Volunteer
* Knights of Columbus, Member
* St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Member and Lector
* AFIRE/Lifeskills Member, Board of Directors
* Hellenic American Veterans' Association, Honorary Chairman
* Boys and Girls Club, Board of Directors, Honorary Member
* American Heart Association, Pasco/Hernando Heart Ball, Co-Chair, 2003

Biographical Information
Occupation: Associate Vice President for Investments, Morgan Stanley; Director of Community and Legal Affairs, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
Education:

* Attended St. Petersburg Junior College, 1987-1990

Born: June 11, 1958 in Long Island, New York. Moved to Florida in 1971.
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreation: Golf, tennis