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Gary Siplin
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 19th district |
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| In office 2003 - 2011 |
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| Preceded by | (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Geraldine Thompson (redistricting) |
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| Born | October 21, 1954 Orlando, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Victoria Siplin |
| Children | Gary Jr., Angelika, Joshua, Jacob |
| Profession | Attorney |
Gary Anthony Siplin was a politician from the United States. He was born on October 21, 1954, in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Siplin was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Florida Senate, representing the 19th District, starting in 2003. Before that, he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002.
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About Gary Siplin
Early Life and Education
Gary Siplin went to Johnson C. Smith University. There, he earned a degree in political science. He also joined a fraternity called Omega Psi Phi.
Later, he continued his studies at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned a master's degree there. Mr. Siplin then went to Duquesne University School of Law. He earned his law degree, which is called a Juris Doctor.
Political Journey
Gary Siplin served the people of Florida for many years. He was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives. He worked there from 2000 to 2002. After that, he became a member of the Florida Senate. He represented the 19th District starting in 2003.
In 2014, Mr. Siplin ran for his Senate seat again. He lost to Geraldine Thompson in the primary election.
Important Laws and Actions
As a senator, Gary Siplin worked on several important laws. He wanted to make a difference for students and communities.
School Dress Codes
In 2011, Senator Siplin supported a bill called SB 228. This bill was about how students dress in public schools. It would ask school districts to add rules about "sagging pants" to their dress codes. Governor Scott signed this bill into law in May 2011.
College Costs for Students
Senator Siplin also supported a bill about college tuition. This bill was Florida's version of the DREAM Act. It aimed to help students who are not citizens pay less for college. This would allow them to pay the same tuition as other Florida residents. The bill did not pass in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Helping with Important Cases
Gary Siplin also took action on important community issues. He sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott. The letter suggested that a special prosecutor should handle the Trayvon Martin case. A special prosecutor is someone chosen to investigate a specific case. The governor later agreed that this was the best choice for the community.
