Bill Frederick
American politician
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Willard "Bill" Drawn Frederick (born July 6, 1934) is a former American politician who served as the 30th Mayor of Orlando, Florida, from 1981 to 1992, succeeding after Mayor Carl Langford.[1]
- Republican (1999–present)
- Democratic (1981–1999)
Bill Frederick | |
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| 30th Mayor of Orlando | |
| In office January 1981 – November 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Carl T. Langford |
| Succeeded by | Glenda Hood |
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| Born | July 6, 1934 |
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| Spouse | Joanne Frederick |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Duke University (BA) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Frederick was a member of the Democratic Party until 1999, when he switched to the Republican Party.[2]
Personal life
Early life
Frederick was born on July 6, 1934. He graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in history and a law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Served as a paralegal in the United States Navy, and was a member the Navy Pistol Team.[3][4] He arrived to Orlando, Florida in 1961.[5]
Recognition
Awards
Mayor Frederick was awarded Orlando's Key of the City.[6] In 2010, he received the Orlando Business Journal's award for Most Influential Businessman Legacy Award.[3]
