Don Fuqua

John Donald Fuqua (born August 20, 1933) is a former U.S. Democratic politician.

Don Fuqua
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Charles Edward Bennett
Succeeded by	James W. Grant
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 9th district
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Paul Rogers
Chair of the House Committee on Science and Technology
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Olin E. Teague
Succeeded by	Robert A. Roe
Personal details
Born	August 20, 1933 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

Early years and Education

Don Fuqua was born in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida in 1933.[1] Fuqua attended the University of Florida at Gainesville from 1951 to 1953. After serving in the Korean war, he returned to the university to graduate in 1957. Fuqua served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1958 to 1962.[1]

Politics

He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Florida and served from January 3, 1963 to January 3, 1987. Fuqua was chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee.[2]

Personal information

Fuqua served in Korea with the United States Army Medical Corps during and after the Korean War. During most of his congressional career, Fuqua maintained his legal residence on a farm near Altha in Calhoun County, Florida, where he became a seasoned dairy farmer. He currently resides in Gainesville, Florida.[1]

References

1. "FUQUA, Don, (1933 - )". United States Congress. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
2. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1891&dat=19800625&id=kUJHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jf0MAAAAIBAJ&pg=1944,4012692&hl=en

External links

• United States Congress. "Don Fuqua (id: F000430)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Appearances on C-SPAN