Lawrence R. Hawkins | |
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![]() Hawkins in 1985 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 119th district | |
In office 1978–1986 | |
Preceded by | Hugo Black III |
Succeeded by | John F. Cosgrove |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | April 21, 1943
Died | December 29, 2016 | (aged 73)
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 1[1] |
Alma mater | Eastern Michigan University Wayne State University Law School |
Lawrence R. Hawkins (April 21, 1943 – December 29, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 119th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]
Hawkins was born in Detroit, Michigan,[4] the son of Carolyn and Roy Hawkins.[1] He attended Eastern Michigan University, where he graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science degree.[1][4] Hawkins enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a Second lieutenant from 1967.[1] He was sent to Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart,[1] receiving injuries which left him paraplegic.[1] After being discharged, Hawkins attended Wayne State University Law School, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree.[1]
In 1978, he was elected for the 119th district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1986.[2] Hawkins then served as Dade County Commissioner from 1988 to 1994.[1] He was also on the board of the Vietnam Veterans of America.[1] Hawkins worked with lawyer, author and politician Tom Harkin.[1]
Hawkins died in December 2016, at the age of 73.[1] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
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