Louis A. de la Parte Jr.

Louis A. de la Parte Jr. (July 27, 1929 – September 28, 2008) was an American politician who served for twelve years in the Florida Legislature. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1962 and served until his election to the Florida Senate in 1966. As president pro tempore, de la Parte became president of the Senate in July 1974 when the incumbent, Mallory Horne, resigned to run for the U.S. Senate. De la Parte did not preside over any legislative sessions, however, and retired from the Legislature when his term ended in November 1974.[1][2] He died after battling Alzheimer's disease in 2008.[3]

Louis A. de la Parte Jr.
President of the Florida Senate
In office July 1, 1974 – November 19, 1974
Preceded by	Mallory Horne
Succeeded by	Dempsey J. Barron
Member of the Florida Senate from the 22nd district 26th (1967-1972)
In office November 8, 1966 – November 5, 1974
Preceded by	Redistricted
Succeeded by	Guy Spicola
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Hillsborough County, Group 3
In office November 6, 1962 – November 8, 1966
Preceded by	Tom Whitaker Jr.
Succeeded by	William M. Register Jr.
Personal details
Born	July 27, 1929 Ybor City, Tampa, Florida
Died	September 28, 2008 (aged 79) Tampa, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Helen

Education

• Emory University, B.A., 1950
• University of Florida, LL.B., 1953
• University of Florida, J.D. 1967

References

1. Ulferts, Alisa (December 10, 2003). "Tom Lee to lead state Senate". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
2. "Florida Senate Handbook, 2000-02" (PDF). Secretary of the Florida Senate. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
3. "Louis de la Parte used politics to help others - St. Petersburg Times". Tampabay.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.

External links

• Louis de la Parte, Jr. Papers at the University of South Florida