Dick Renick
American politician
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Richard R. Renick (October 14, 1930 – January 31, 2022) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
Dick Renick | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office November 4, 1980 – November 2, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Holloway |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence H. Plummer |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office November 5, 1974 – November 7, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Don Gruber |
| Succeeded by | Dick Anderson |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1966–1972 | |
| Constituency | 92nd district (1968–72) Dade (1966–67)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1930 |
| Died | January 31, 2022 (aged 91) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Valerie Renick |
| Relations | Ralph Renick (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Miami |
| Occupation | Cinematographer, film/television director |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Early life and education
Renick was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1940. He attended St. Mary's High School in Miami and the University of Miami.
Career
Renick served in the United States Navy for three years and was assigned to the USS Conserver from 1947 to 1949 at Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.[2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972, as a Democrat, and the Florida State Senate from 1975 to 1982.[3][4][5] He was a cinematographer, television and film director.[6] His brother was Ralph Renick, a television journalist.[7]
Death
Renick died on January 31, 2022, at the age of 91.[8]