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Senator Gwen Margolis

Party: Democrat


Committee Assignments


Personal & Career

Legislative Service

  • Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently
  • Senate 1980-1992; 2002-2008
    • Senate President 1990-1992
  • House of Representatives, 1974-1980

Other Public Service

  • Miami-Dade County Commissioner, 1993-2002. Served as Chair 6 years.

Honors and Awards

  • Senate President, 1990-1992
  • Florida Women Hall of Fame
  • Dade County League of Cities, Good Government Award
  • Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women, Glass Ceiling Award
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Award
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce, Legislator of the Year Award

Affiliations

  • Holocaust Documentation and Education Center
  • Jewish Museum of Florida
  • Florida Art Council
  • The Actor's Playhouse

Biographical Information

Occupation: Real Estate Broker; Investor
Children: Edward, Ira, Karen, Robin
Grandchildren: Sarah, Jeffrey, Ariel, Jordan, Leah, Daniel, Jared
Education:
  • Temple University
Born: October 4, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1960.
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Recreation: Music, theatre