Robert E. Melby (August 6, 1928 – January 12, 2019) was an American optometrist and former politician in the state of Florida.[2]
Bob Melby | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Don Poindexter[1] |
| Succeeded by | John A. Grant Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1928 Thief River Falls, Minnesota |
| Died | January 12, 2019 (aged 90) St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | St. Petersburg, Florida |
Bob was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and came to Florida in 1956. He attended St. Olaf College, Moorhead State College, Illinois College of Optometry, and the New England College of Optometry and holds a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.[3] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1978 to 1982 for district 59. He lost reelection in 1982.[4] He is a member of the Republican Party.[5]
Melby ran for the Florida Senate in 1986 for the 18th district. He lost the general election to the incumbent, Jeanne Malchon.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Guides @ UF: Federal Documents at University of Florida: Home". Archived from the original on 2016-05-13.
- ^ "Robert MELBY". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- ^ "Site Map :: Florida House of Representatives".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL State House 055 Race - Nov 02, 1982".
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - FL State Senate 18 Race - Nov 04, 1986".