Leonard J. Hall | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 9th district | |
In office November 7, 1978 –November 2, 1982 | |
Preceded by | William J. Rish [1] |
Succeeded by | Al Lawson [2] |
Personal details | |
Born | Tifton, Georgia, U.S. | January 29, 1943
Political party | Democratic |
Children | two |
Residence | Panama City, Florida |
Occupation | teacher/real estate |
Leonard J. Hall (born January 23, 1943) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
Hall was born in Tifton, Georgia and came to Florida in 1950. [3] [4] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from November 7, 1978, to November 2, 1982 (9th district). [5]
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