George Tapper
American politician
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George G. Tapper (October 1, 1916 – June 1, 1986) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2] He also served as a member for the 5th and 25th district of the Florida Senate.[3]
Preceded byCarl R. Gray
Succeeded byBart Knight
Preceded byCharles Henry Bourke Floyd II
Succeeded byHal Davis
George Tapper | |
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Tapper in 1947 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Gulf County | |
| In office 1947–1951 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Carl R. Gray |
| Succeeded by | Bart Knight |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Henry Bourke Floyd II |
| Succeeded by | Hal Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1916 |
| Died | June 1, 1986 (aged 69) |
| Party | Democratic |
The bridge carrying U.S. Route 98 over the Gulf County Canal in Port St. Joe, Florida is named after Tapper.[4]
