Edmond J. Gong
| Edmond J. Gong | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
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In office 1963–1966 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 40th district | |
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In office 1967–1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 6, 1930 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died |
May 19, 2015 (aged 84) United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sophie (deceased); Dana |
| Children | Peter (d. 1978), Frances, Madeleine, Joe and E.J. Gong |
| Residence | Miami |
| Alma mater | Harvard University and University of Miami School of Law |
| Occupation | attorney |
| Profession | state politician |
| Religion | Episcopal |
Edmond Joseph "Eddie" Gong (October 6, 1930 – May 19, 2015) was an American attorney and former politician in the state of Florida. He was the first Asian American elected to the Florida House.
Gong was born in Miami to Chinese immigrant parents, who worked as grocers. An attorney, he was an alumnus of Harvard University and the University of Miami School of Law.[1][2] He was elected to the State Senate for the 11th district in 1966 and served until 1971. Previously, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Democratic party.[3][4]
Gong died on May 19, 2015.[5]
References
- ↑ "Defying Harvard Law School's Verdict". thecrimson.com. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Florida House of Representatives - Edmond J. "Eddie" Gong - 2014-2016 (Crisafulli)". myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Florida Senators". ufl.edu. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ↑ Ward, Robert L./Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ↑ "Former state senator Edmond Gong dies at 84". miamiherald. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
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