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John Mica's Biography

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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.

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