Timothy D. Deratany (born October 19, 1939) is a former American politician in the state of Florida.
Tim Deratany | |
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 Deratany in 1978 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office 1984–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Clark Maxwell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Patsy Ann Kurth |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office 1982–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Meffert |
| Succeeded by | Dixie Newton Sansom |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Charles R. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1939 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Andrea (divorced 1963-2004) |
| Children | Todd, Brooke |
| Alma mater | Eckerd College Brevard Community College |
| Occupation | businessman |
Early life
editDeratany was born in Michigan and came to Florida in 1947. He is a businessman.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 47th district from 1978 to 1984, as a Republican.[2][3] He also served in the Florida State Senate from 1984 to 1990.[4] He was the first Republican Chairman of the Senate Finance and Tax Committee since reconstruction. Deratany had served as the mayor of the Town of Indialantic from 1970 to 1977. He has been a member of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture since 2010, having been appointed by Governor Charlie Crist.[5]
References
edit- ^ Legislature, Florida (1986). "The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida".
- ^ "Guides @ UF: Federal Documents at University of Florida: Home". Archived from the original on 2018-01-13.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "Guides @ UF: Federal Documents at University of Florida: Home". Archived from the original on 2018-01-13.
- ^ "Honorable Timothy D. Deratany - Division of Cultural Affairs - Florida Department of State".
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