Carrie Meek
American politician and educator (1926–2021)
Carrie Pittman Meek (April 29, 1926 – November 28, 2021) was an American politician. She served as the Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003. She represented Florida's 17th congressional district.
Carrie Meek | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 17th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | William Lehman |
| Succeeded by | Kendrick Meek |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office November 2, 1982 – November 3, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | William H. Turner |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| In office March 27, 1979 – November 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Gwen Cherry |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carrie Pittman April 29, 1926 Tallahassee, Florida |
| Died | November 28, 2021 (aged 95) Miami, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Harold H. Meek |
| Children | Kendrick Meek |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M College University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Teacher |
She was elected to the Florida House as a Democrat in 1979, and served until 1982.[1]
Meek died at her home in Miami, Florida on November 28, 2021 at the age of 95.[2]
References
change- ↑ "1979 Journal". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ↑ Langer, Emily (November 29, 2021). "Carrie P. Meek, pathbreaking Florida congresswoman, dies at 95". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Carrie Meek (id: M000628)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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