About Jerry G. Melvin
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 90). Jerry G. Melvin was an American politician.
Jarrett Green "Jerry" Melvin (July 22, 1929 – February 19, 2020) was an American politician in Florida.
Melvin was born in Bonifay, Florida. He was an alumnus of the College of Charleston, American University of Washington, and Eglin Air Force Base Extension of Florida State University. Melvin also served in the Florida National Guard. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from November 5, 1968, to November 7, 1978, as a Republican, representing the 5th district. On November 8, 1994, he was elected to serve the 4th district; he would serve until November 5, 2002. In 2001, a resolution was passed to bestow the title of Dean of the Florida House of Representatives on him.
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Who was Jerry G. Melvin?
American politician (1929-2020)
When was Jerry G. Melvin born?
Jerry G. Melvin was born on 22 July 1929 in Bonifay.
When did Jerry G. Melvin die?
Jerry G. Melvin died on 19 February 2020.
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Jerry G. Melvin was a politician.
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Jerry G. Melvin was American.
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