About James H. Pruitt
Lived 1917 – 2002 (aged 84). James H. Pruitt was an American politician.
James H. Pruitt (December 16, 1917 – July 19, 2002) served as the one-term mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from 1956 to 1957. He was also a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1959 to 1967, during which time he served alongside Jim Dressler.
In 1954, he founded Pruitt Real Estate.
Legacy In 2004, the Florida Legislature dedicated the bridge which spans the Sebastian Inlet, connecting Indian River County to Brevard County the James H. Pruitt Memorial Bridge
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Who was James H. Pruitt?
American politician in Florida (1917-2002)
When was James H. Pruitt born?
James H. Pruitt was born on 16 December 1917 in Georgia.
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James H. Pruitt died on 19 July 2002 in Florida.
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James H. Pruitt was a politician.
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James H. Pruitt was American.
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