Full Name:
John L. Mica
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Patricia; 2 Children: D'Anne, Clark
Birth Date:
01/27/1943
Birth Place:
Binghamton, NY
Home City:
Winter Park, FL
Religion:
Episcopal
BA, Education, University of Florida, 1967
AA, Miami Dade Community College, 1965
Former Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 7, 1993-2016
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 7, 2016
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1976-1980
Candidate, United States Senate, 1980
Co-Chair, Speaker's Task Force for a Drug-Free America, 1998-present
Member, United States Capitol Preservation Commission, 1998-present
Former Member, House Administration Committee
Former Member, Oversight and Government Reform Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, United States House of Represetatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, United States House of Represetatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, United States House of Represetatives
Former Chair, Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Represetatives
Republican Leader, Transportation Committee, 2007-2010
Chair, Subcommittee on Aviation, 2001-2006
Chair, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources, 1991-2001
Chair, House Civil Service Subcommittee, 1995-1999
Executive Director, Orange County Charter Study Committee, 1972-1974
Executive Director, Orange County Local Government Study Commission, 1972-1974
Executive Director, Palm Beach County Local Government Study Commission, 1970-1972
Government Consultant
President, M.K. Development Incorporated, 1976-1993
President, Mica-Dudinsky and Associates Cellular Communications, 1987-1992
Managing General Partner, Mica-Dudinsky and Associates Cellular Communications, 1987-1992
Chief of Staff, United States Senator Paula Hawkins, 1981-1985
President, John L. Mica and Associates, 1974-1980
Editor, Delta Chi Fraternity Quarterly, 1969-1970
Assistant to Director, Delta Chi Fraternity Quarterly, 1969-1970
Member, Board of Trustees, Kennedy Center
Member, Board of Visitors, United States Coast Guard Academy
Member, Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Crimeline Mental Health Board
Member, Florida Blue Key
Board Member, Jaycees Symphony
Member, Kiwanis Club
Member, Parent Teacher Association
Astrological Sign:
Aquarius
Awards:
Honorary doctorate degrees from Bethune-Cookman University, Flagler College and Stetson University and honorary degrees from Daytona Beach Community College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Senior Legislative Achievement Award, The Seniors Coalition, 2000
Champion of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, 2002
Award for Legislative Excellence, National Association of Manufacturers, 2003
Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 1993-2005
Friend of the Shareholder, American Shareholder's Association, 2002
Friend of the Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau and Florida Farm Bureau, 1995-2000
Champion of the Florida Trail, Florida Trails Association, 2003
Champion of Free Trade, Florida Chamber of Commerce, 2002
True Blue Award, Family Research Council, 2003
107th Congress Tax Fighter, National Tax Limitation Committee, 2002
Man of the Year, St. Augustine Record, 2003
Taxpayer's Hero, National Taxpayers Union, 1993-2005
Public Service Award, Association of Air Medical Services, 2002
Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1993-2005
Aviation Leadership Award, Florida Airports Council, 2003
Honor Roll of Legislative Achievement, Southern Economic Development Council, 2003
The Jefferson Award, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 2002
Watchdog of the Treasury, Citizens Against Government Waste, 1993-2005
Public Official of the Year, Florida Public Transportation Association, 2003
Legislative Honor Roll Award, Southern Economic Development Council, 2002
Advocate of Small Business, Small Business Survival Committee, 2000
Small Business Advocate, Small Business Survival Committee, 2003
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business, 1993-2005
Thomas Jefferson Award for Legislative Excellence, Food Distributors International, 1993-2005
Florida First Congressional Award, Florida League of Cities, 2001
Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury, 1993-2005
Special Citation for Extraordinary Support, Air Force Association, 2004
Spouse's Occupation:
Former public schoolteacher who served on the Associate Board of the Florida Symphony, the Board of the Citrus Council of Girl Scouts and the Central Florida Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Currently, Mrs. Mica is a member of the Board of Directors of Florida House, the Capitol Historical Society Board and the Congressional Families for Cancer Awareness Committee. She Co-Chaired the 90th National Girl Scouts Annual Dinner and is a past President of the Republican Congressional Spouses Organization. Mrs. Mica also led the Flight 93 Capitol Heroes Campaign after the September 11th attack.