Background
Holzendorf, Betty Smith was born on April 5, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Fannie Holmes.
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Betty Smith Holzendorf
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Bachelor of Science in Biology, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, 1965; Master of Science in Biochemistry, Atlanta U., 1971; Master of Education, U. Florida, 1973; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Edward Waters College, 1994.
Career
Teacher, Duval County School Board, Jacksonville, 1965-1970; assistant professor, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, 1971-1972; director research, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, 1972-1974; director finance aid, Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, 1974-1975; with affirmative action committee, City of Jacksonville, 1975-1978; administrative aide, Mayor' General’ s Office, Jacksonville, 1979-1987; field representative, Department Transportation, Jacksonville, 1987-1988; state representative, State of Florida, Jacksonville, 1988-1992; state senator, State of Florida, Tallahasse, since 1992. Chairman, Duval County Legislation Delaware, 1992-1993, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Legislator award, 1994, chairperson, Florida Conference of Black StateLegislators, 1994.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Council Negro Women (life), National Conference Black State Legislation, Florida Insurance Commmn., 1993, award for excellence, Alpha Kappa Alpha (life).
Connections
Married King Holzendorf II. Children: Kim, King III, Kevin, Kessler.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Outstanding Educator award, 1972, Governmental Svc. award Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 1989, President's award Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1990, Distinguished Svc. award Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1990, African American Heritage award for support of education Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1991, Human Superior vena cava syndrome Outstanding Leadership award, Brotherhood award, Appreciation award National Council Negro Women, 1988, Governmental award Northwest Council Area Community, 1989, Quality Legislative award Florida League of Cities, 1991, 92, Fraternal Order of Police award, 1992, Putnam County School Board Outstanding Legislator award, 1993,Florida Association Administrators, Raymond B. Stewart Gavel award for workin education, others.Recipient Outstanding Educator award, 1972, Governmental Svc. award Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 1989, President's award Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1990, Distinguished Svc. award Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1990, African American Heritage award for support of education Florida Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1991, Human Superior vena cava syndrome Outstanding Leadership award, Brotherhood award, Appreciation award National Council Negro Women, 1988, Governmental award Northwest Council Area Community, 1989, Quality Legislative award Florida League of Cities, 1991, 92, Fraternal Order of Police award, 1992, Putnam County School Board Outstanding Legislator award, 1993,Florida Association Administrators, Raymond B. Stewart Gavel award for workin education, others.