John Lackner Ducker (September 3, 1922 – April 15, 2014) was an American politician in the state of Florida. He was an attorney by profession.
John L. Ducker | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Jack C. Inman |
| Succeeded by | Cecil L. Bothwell Jr. |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1922 Fort Thomas, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 2014 (aged 91) Longwood, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Yale University Yale Law School |
| Occupation | attorney |
Ducker was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He attended Yale University and Yale Law School, attaining his law degree in 1950.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1960 to 1968.[1][2] He was elected to the State Senate in 1968, serving until 1971.[1][3]
Ducker was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was also active in the Young Republicans Club, American Legion, Bar Association of Florida, Sportsmen Association, Chamber of Commerce, Episcopal Church, and Boy Scouts.[1] Ducker served in the United States Army's Signal Corps as a second lieutenant during World War II. He died on April 15, 2014, at the age of 91.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Morris, A.C. (1970). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISSN 0361-9788.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "John Ducker Obituary: View John Ducker's Obituary by Orlando Sentinel". legacy.com. Retrieved September 21, 2014.