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Joseph M. Martinez Jr.

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Joseph M. Martinez Jr.
Martinez in 1967
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 88th district
In office
1967–1970
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byVan B. Poole
Personal details
Born(1928-06-03)June 3, 1928
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 2, 2009(2009-12-02) (aged 81)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materFlorida State University
University of Miami

Joseph M. Martinez Jr. (June 3, 1928 – December 2, 2009) was an American politician who served as a Republican member for the 88th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

Biography

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Martinez was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Florida State University and the University of Miami.[3]

In 1967, Martinez was elected as the first representative for the newly established 88th district of the Florida House of Representatives. He served until 1970, when he was succeeded by Van B. Poole.[1][2]

Martinez died on December 2, 2009, at the age of 81.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b 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 June 5, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1970, p. 142
  4. ^ "Joseph Martinez Obituary (2009)". Sun Sentinel. December 4, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2023.