Background
Sr., Richard Lewis was born on January 18, 1930 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of William Chapman and Florida (Zelius) L.
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Richard Lewis Sr.
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State trooper, Florida Highway Patrol, various cities, 1951-1972; president, Gateway Shooters Supply, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, 1972-1982; president, Bobcat Enterprises Inc., 1983-1984; broker, Global Investments Securities Inc., Miami, 1985-1986; broker, Investacorp, Inc., Miami Lakes, Florida, 1986-1989.
Achievements
Politics
All human life is sacred and created by God and therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the death penalty, then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of change in that person’s life ends.
Views
Spiritual support, encouragement and challenge should be major strengths of a Christian community.
Membership
Lobbyist Florida Association of State Troopers, Tallahassee, 1988-1989. With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member NRA (life), Florida Association State Troopers (legislation chairman retirees 1987), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jacksonville Pistol Club (president 1968-1972), Marion Dunn Masonic Lodge, Elks, Sons American Revolution, Sons Confederate Veterans, Military Order Stars and Bars, Fraternal Order Police, Scottish Rite, Nobles Mystic Shrine (Ambassador-at-large).
Interests
Connections
Married Iris Joy Clements, September 10, 1949. Children: Richard Junior, Linda Lee.
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Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient certified of appreciation, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1972. Demolay Cross of Honor, International Council, Kansas City, Missoury, 1973. Certified of commendation, State of Florida, 1972.Recipient certified of appreciation, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1972. Demolay Cross of Honor, International Council, Kansas City, Missoury, 1973. Certified of commendation, State of Florida, 1972.