| E. Clay Shaw | |
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| In office 1981–2007 |
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| Preceded by | None (District Created After 1990 Census) |
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| Succeeded by | Ron Klein |
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| Born | April 19, 1939 Miami, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emilie Shaw |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Eugene Clay Shaw Jr. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Florida's 22nd congressional district is a Congressional district in Florida. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Ronald "Ron" Klein (born July 10 1957) is an American politician from the U Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (born April 19, 1939) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until 2007. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He represented the 22nd District of Florida until he was defeated by Ron Klein in the 2006 midterm election. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the Ronald "Ron" Klein (born July 10 1957) is an American politician from the U
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Years prior to Congress
Shaw was born in Miami, Florida. He graduated in 1957 from Miami Edison Senior High School. Miami Edison High School is a Secondary school located at 6161 NW 5th Court in Miami Florida, USA. He received a bachelor's degree in business in 1961 from Stetson University in Florida, where he joined Sigma Nu Fraternity, a master's degree in accounting in 1963 from the University of Alabama, and a law degree in 1966 from Stetson University School of Law. Stetson University is an independent private co-educational liberal arts University that consistently earns high rankings in national college guides ΣΝ (Sigma Nu is an undergraduate College fraternity with chapters in the United States and Canada Stetson University College of Law, founded in 1900 is Florida 's first law school
After graduation, Shaw practiced law and worked as a certified public accountant. Certified Public Accountant ( CPA) is the Statutory title of qualified Accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform In 1968, he became assistant city attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate Canal system is a city in Broward County, Florida, He was chief city prosecutor from 1968 to 1969, then became an associate municipal judge and, later, city commissioner from 1971 to 1973. After two years as vice mayor, he served as mayor of Fort Lauderdale from 1975 to 1981. Shaw earned notoriety during his tenor as mayor for his patently anti-gay stance. In the English language, gay is an Adjective that in modern usage refers to Homosexuality. He demanded a grand jury investigation in 1976 because he feared that the Marlin Beach Hotel's active courting of gay tourism would cause the industry to spread to other areas of the city. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Gay tourism or LGBT tourism is a form of niche Tourism marketed to gay people who are open about their Sexual orientation and who wish to travel The investigation was dropped when the city's attorney decided there was nothing to investigate. [1]
Shaw is a member of The Florida Bar and the U. S. Conference of Mayors.
Congress
Shaw said in 1994, "The inscription at the base of the Statue of Liberty was written before welfare. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented People come to this country to work. Now the question becomes, Are these handouts a magnet that is bringing people into this country? To some degree, they are. "[2]
2000, 2002, and 2004 campaigns
Shaw faced a tough challenge in November 2000 from State Representative Elaine Bloom, who lost by only 599 votes. It was only the second difficult re-election contest for Shaw. The district, once a Republican-leaning swing district, shifted heavily to the Democrats in the early 1990s along with most of South Florida. Al Gore defeated George W. Bush in the district by 52% to 48%. Albert Arnold Gore Jr (born March 31 1948 is an American environmental Activist, author Businessperson, former Politician, and former George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States.
The Florida Legislature responded by cutting out a heavily Democratic section of Miami-Dade County in the 2000s round of redistricting, pushing it further into Palm Beach County. The Florida Legislature is the state legislature of the US state of Florida. Miami-Dade County (often referred to as simply Miami or Dade) is a County located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida Palm Beach County is located in the state of Florida. As of 2007 the county had a population of 1351236 according to the University of Florida Bureau of Economic This district was only slightly less Democratic than its predecessor (even though Republicans have a small plurality of registered voters), but Shaw scored easier re-elections in 2002 and 2004.
In 2002, Shaw was re-elected with 61% of the vote against Democrat Carol Roberts, a former Palm Beach County Commissioner. Carol Antonia Roberts (born June 22, 1936) is a Florida Politician of the Democratic Party.
In 2004, Shaw won re-election with 63% of the vote against a last-minute replacement Democratic candidate, Robin Rorapaugh. His original opponent, Jim Stork, dropped out before the election for medical reasons, but his name remained on the ballot. Jim Stork (born November 3, 1966) is an American businessman and politician from Florida [3] John Kerry defeated George W. } John Forbes Kerry (born December 11 1943 is an American Politician who is currently serving his fourth term as the junior United States Senator Bush in the district by a margin of 50% to 48%. [4]
2006 re-election
Shaw ran for re-election in 2006 against Democratic challenger Ron Klein, a three term state senator from Boca Raton. The 2006 Florida US House elections took place on November 7, 2006. Ronald "Ron" Klein (born July 10 1957) is an American politician from the U Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn" is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925 This time he lost, 51%-48%.
Committees and caucuses
Shaw was the second most senior Republican on the House Ways and Means committee at the time he left Congress haven taken that position after Phil Crane lost reelection. Committee of Ways and Means is the chief Tax -writing committee of the United States House of Representatives. Philip Miller "Phil" Crane (born November 3, 1930, in Chicago Illinois) is a former American politician
From 2005 to 2007, Shaw chaired the Ways and Means Trade subcommittee. Committee of Ways and Means is the chief Tax -writing committee of the United States House of Representatives. From 1999 to 2005, he was as Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee. From 1995 to 1998, Shaw chaired the Human Resources subcommittee.
He also was chairman of the Florida delegation from 1996 until leaving office. He was also on the Congressional Arts Caucus, Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Congressional Narcotics Abuse and Control Caucus, Congressional Social Security Caucus, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, Friends of Ireland, Law Enforcement Caucus, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus. He is also the co-chair of the following Congressional Boating Caucus, Congressional Coastal Caucus, and International Conservation Caucus.
Great Floridian
For 2008, Clay Shaw was named a Great Floridian by the Florida Department of State, an honor extended to individuals who made major contributions to the progress and welfare of the state of Florida. The Great Floridians 2000 program recognized deceased individuals who distinguished themselves through their philanthropy public service professional service or personal actions to enhance [5]
References
- ^ Fort Lauderdale News/Sun-Sentinel Metro; Sunday, Dec. 21, 1980; 2B
- ^ Lacayo, Richard. "Down on the Downtrodden", Time Magazine, December 19, 1994. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Retrieved on 2007-07-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of
- ^ St. Petersburg Times: October 13, 2004-Rorapaugh replaces Stork on congressional ticket
- ^ Our Congress.org: Florida 22nd District-Kerry defeats Bush 50%-48%
- ^ Florida Legislature website: The 2007 Florida Statutes-Title XVIII
External links
- E. Clay Shaw, Jr. at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by the Washington Post
- US News & World Report on Shaw's 2006 Re-Election Campaign
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Virginia S. Young |
Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1975–1981 |
Succeeded by Virginia S. Young |
| Preceded by Edward J. Stack |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 12th congressional district 1981–1983 |
Succeeded by Tom Lewis |
| Preceded by Dante B. Fascell |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 15th congressional district 1983–1993 |
Succeeded by Jim Bacchus |
| Preceded by District Created after 1990 Census |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd congressional district 1993–2007 |
Succeeded by Ron Klein |
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