Tom Rossin
American attorney and politician
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Tom Rossin (born August 29, 1933) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]
Tom Rossin | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 2000–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Buddy Dyer |
| Succeeded by | Ron Klein |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 35th district | |
| In office 1994–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Foley |
| Succeeded by | Gwen Margolis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 29, 1933 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Thornton |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Columbia University (BS) University of Miami (JD) |
Early life and education
Rossin was born in New York City in 1933. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University and relocated to Florida to earn a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Rossin worked as an attorney and banking consultant. Florida Senate from 1994 to 2002. From 2000 to 2002, Rossin also served as Senate Minority leader.[1]
2002 Florida gubernatorial election
In 2002, he was chosen as the running mate of Democrat Bill McBride in the 2002 Florida gubernatorial election.[2] McBride and Rossin lost to incumbent Jeb Bush and Frank Brogan.[3]
