Summary
Tom Rossin (born August 29, 1933) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]
Tom Rossin | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 2000–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Buddy Dyer |
| Succeeded by | Ron Klein |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1994–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Foley |
| Succeeded by | Gwen Margolis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1933 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Thornton |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Columbia University (BS) University of Miami (JD) |
Early life and education edit
Rossin was born in New York City in 1933. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University and relocated to Florida to earn a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.[1]
Career edit
Prior to entering politics, Rossin worked as an attorney and banking consultant. Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]
2002 Florida gubernatorial election edit
In 2002, he was chosen as the running mate of Democrat Bill McBride in the 2002 Florida gubernatorial election.[2] McBride and Rossin lost to incumbent Jeb Bush and Frank Brogan.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Former Florida Senator Tom Rossin (D) | LobbyTools". public.lobbytools.com.
- ^ "McBride introduces his running mate". Gainesville Sun. Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ^ Bureau, Mark Hollis and Mark Silva Tallahassee. "TOM ROSSIN: POLITE BUT TOUGH". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
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