Tom Gustafson
American politician
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Tom F. Gustafson Jr. (born October 9, 1949) is an American attorney and politician who served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from 1988 to 1990. A member of the Democratic Party, Gustafson served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990, during which time he also served as majority whip from 1978 to 1980. Though born in New Jersey, Gustafson moved to Florida the year he was born and attended the University of Florida Law School after graduating from the University of Notre Dame.[1][2][3][4]
Tom Gustafson | |
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Portrait of Gustafson from the late 1970s | |
| 85th Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1988–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Jon L. Mills |
| Succeeded by | T. K. Wetherell |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office 1982–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Lippman |
| Succeeded by | Tracy Stafford |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office 1976–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Avon |
| Succeeded by | Jack N. Tobin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1949 Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lynn |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame (BA University of Florida Law School (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |