Richard J. Deeb (circa 1963)

Richard J. Deeb (1924 – August 6, 1990) was a real estate developer,[1] Florida State Representative for two years and then a Florida State Senator.[2][3] He represented the St. Petersburg, Florida area as a Republican.[4] He was Arab American.[5]

From 1982 until 1984, he was the chairman of the Pinellas County Republican Party.[6]

He was born in Tallahassee and his father immigrated from Lebanon. He opposed school busing.[1][7]

Deeb was involved in his family's homebuilding business.[3]

He died August 6, 1990, aged 65 at his home, after being ill for three years and in relation to Parkinson's disease.[1][6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Developer, ex-legislator Richard J. Deeb dies at 65". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. ↑ "Portrait of Representative Richard J. Deeb of Pinellas County". Florida Memory. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Our Mission | Deeb Family Homes | Tampa Area Home Builder". www.deebfamilyhomes.com.
  4. ↑ "Florida Senate members Jerry Thomas, Richard Deeb, and George Hollahan". Florida Memory. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ↑ Arab American Almanac. News Circle Publishing Company. October 29, 2003. p. 47. ISBN 9780915652211 – via Google Books.
  6. 1 2 "Obituary for Richard J. Deeb (Aged 65)". Tampa Bay Times. 7 August 1990. p. 14. Retrieved 29 October 2020.Open access icon
  7. ↑ "A Florida Vote on Busing Approved by State Senate (Published 1972)". The New York Times. February 10, 1972.


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