Linda Cedrone Cox (April 18, 1946[3] – March 10, 2008) was an American politician. She served as a Democratic member for the 86th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[4][5]

Linda C. Cox
Cox's portrait in 1976
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 86th district
In office
1976–1982
Preceded byKaren B. Coolman
Succeeded bySteve Press
Personal details
Born(1946-04-18)April 18, 1946
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2008(2008-03-10) (aged 61)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
SpouseSheldon Gusky[2]
Children3[2]
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina

Life and career

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Cox was born in Washington, D.C. She attended the University of South Carolina.[6]

In 1976, Cox was elected to represent the 86th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Karen B. Coolman. She served until 1982, when she was succeeded by Steve Press.[4][5]

 
Cox in 1980

Cox died in March 2008, at the age of 61.[4][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Money's Still the Ticket For Winning in Elections". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. August 8, 1976. p. 185. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b Kleindienst, Laura (March 11, 2008). "Linda Cox, 61, former 3-term state legislator". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1978
  4. ^ a b c "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ "Linda Cox Obituary (2008)". Tallahassee Democrat. March 12, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "Obituary for LINDA C COX". The Miami Herald. 12 March 2008. p. 30. Retrieved 18 February 2023.