Tom Tobiassen (November 21, 1931 – April 8, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a member for the 1st and 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4] He also served as a member for the 2nd district of the Florida Senate.[5]
Tom Tobiassen | |
|---|---|
 Tobiassen in 1982 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office 1968–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Phil Ashler |
| Succeeded by | Clyde H. Hagler |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1974–1982 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1982–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Grover C. Robinson III |
| Succeeded by | Bolley Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1931 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2010 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Republican[1] Democratic[2] |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
Life and career
editTobiassen was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Ohio State University.[6]
In 1968, Tobiassen was elected to represent the 3rd district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1974.[3][4] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 2nd district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1982,[5] when he was elected to represent the 1st district of the Florida House, serving until 1992.[3][4]
Tobiassen died on April 8, 2010,[7] at the age of 78.
References
edit- ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1991, p. 175
- ^ "Fund-raiser shows you how to stay home tonight and have a ball". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. November 30, 1985. p. 29. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b c Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 149
- ^ "Thomas Tobiassen Obituary (2010)". Pensacola News Journal. May 9, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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