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Doyle E. Conner Sr. 7th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture In office
1961–1991Preceded by Nathan Mayo Succeeded by Bob Crawford Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives In office
1958–1960Preceded by Doyle Conner Succeeded by Tom Beasley Member of the Florida House of Representatives In office
1950–1960Personal details Born 1929
Starke, FloridaPolitical party Democratic Party Profession Farmer Doyle Edward Conner Sr. is an American politician. He served as Florida Commissioner of Agriculture for about 30 years, and also served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]
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Education
Conner attended the University of Florida for college.[2] While in college he was also a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. In addition, he served as National FFA President.
Political career
Conner served his entire political career as a Democrat. He was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1950, while he was still a student at the University of Florida. Conner represented Bradford County while serving in the lower house. In 1958, at the age of 28, he was elected as the youngest Speaker of the House. On January 2, 1961 Doyle Conner was elected as Commissioner of Agriculture, and served in this post for 30 years. While serving in this post he served under 7 Governors of Florida.[3] Conner finally retired in 1991, and is still active in Florida 4-H today. In 2007, he was inducted into the Florida FFA Hall of Fame.
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Categories:- 1929 births
- Living people
- Florida Democrats
- Members of the Florida House of Representatives
- Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives
- University of Florida alumni
- Commissioners of Agriculture of Florida
- Florida politician stubs
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