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Louis Frey Jr.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida |
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| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Gurney |
| Succeeded by | Bill Nelson |
| Constituency | 5th district (1969–1973) 9th district (1973–1979) |
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| Born | January 11, 1934 Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Died | October 14, 2019 (aged 85) Winter Park, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Marcia Frey |
| Residences | Winter Park, Florida |
| Alma mater | Colgate University (B.A.) University of Michigan Law School (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Louis Frey Jr. (born January 11, 1934 – died October 14, 2019) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the United States House of Representatives for Florida from 1969 to 1979. He represented two different areas of Florida during his time in Congress. Later, he tried to become the governor of Florida but was not successful.
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Early Life and Education
Louis Frey Jr. was born in Rutherford, New Jersey. His parents were Mildred and Louis Frey. He finished high school in 1951. After that, he went to Colgate University in New York. He earned a bachelor's degree there in 1955.
He then joined the United States Navy. He served in naval aviation from 1955 to 1958. He continued in the Naval Reserve until 1978, retiring as a captain. In 1961, he earned a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He became a lawyer in Florida that same year.
Early Career as a Lawyer
After law school, Frey worked as a lawyer. He worked in private law firms. He also served briefly as an assistant county solicitor in Orange County, Florida. He was a partner in a law firm in Winter Park, Florida. From 1966 to 1967, he worked for the Florida State Turnpike Authority. Later, he became a partner in another law firm in Orlando, Florida.
Serving in Congress
Frey was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1968. He took over the seat from Edward Gurney. Gurney became a U.S. Senator. Frey was one of the first Republicans from Florida to be elected to the U.S. House in the 20th century.
During his time in Congress, Frey was recognized for his work. He received the "Watch Dog of the Treasury Award." This award was given for his efforts to control government spending. He also received the "Guardian of Small Business Award." This showed his support for small businesses.
Frey served five terms in Congress. He was elected to the Ninety-first Congress and four more times. He represented Florida's 5th district and later the 9th district. He decided not to run for Congress again in 1978. Instead, he wanted to become the governor of Florida.
Statewide Campaigns
After leaving Congress, Frey ran for statewide offices. In 1978, he tried to become the Republican candidate for governor. However, he lost the primary election.
In 1980, he ran for the United States Senate. He was seeking the Republican nomination. He was defeated by Paula Hawkins, who later won the Senate seat. In 1986, he ran for governor again. He lost the Republican primary to Bob Martinez.
Later Life and Legacy
Louis Frey Jr. remained active in public life. He was a past president of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress. He also shared his political opinions on radio and television. He co-hosted a show and appeared on talk shows.
Frey lived in Winter Park, Florida until he passed away on October 14, 2019.
He founded The Lou Frey Institute of Politics and Government. This institute is located at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. It helps people learn about politics and government.
