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Florida House of Representatives - 1998 HR 9547
By Representative Tamargo
1 House Resolution
2 A resolution commending Senator James T.
3 Hargrett, Jr.
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5 WHEREAS, James T. Hargrett, Jr., was born in Tampa,
6 Florida on July 31, 1942, into an established Florida family
7 whose ancestors distinguished themselves in public service
8 over a century ago, and
9 WHEREAS, James T. Hargrett, Jr., son of James T. Sr.
10 and Mayme, grew up in the Belmont Heights area of Tampa,
11 attended local public schools, graduated from Middleton Senior
12 High School, and went on to earn two college degrees, a
13 Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College, and a Masters of
14 Business Administration at Atlanta University, and
15 WHEREAS, James T. Hargrett, Jr., is married to Berlyn,
16 an educator for many years, and they are proud parents of two
17 adult children, Crystal and James III, and
18 WHEREAS, James T. Hargrett, Jr., has accomplished
19 success as a businessman of several prosperous local
20 businesses, is actively involved in community organizations,
21 and is a member of numerous boards and committees. His
22 participation as a member of the University of Tampa Board of
23 Trustees, the United Way of Hillsborough County, Inc., the
24 Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Tampa Urban League, and
25 the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce has been that of an
26 innovator and achiever, and
27 WHEREAS, Senator Hargrett has been a champion for the
28 betterment of the Ybor City National Historic Landmark
29 District and its citizens during his pre-legislative days, his
30 10 years in the House of Representatives, and most recently
31 during his 6 years in the Senate, and
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1 WHEREAS, in 1992 Senator Hargrett was the prime
2 legislative advocate for the successful drafting, passage, and
3 implementation of the William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing
4 Act, which has made the dream of home ownership a reality for
5 hundreds of hard working, everyday people across Florida and
6 stimulated the state's economy by at least $1.3 billion over
7 the first 3 years, and
8 WHEREAS, Senator Hargrett has been a consistent
9 supporter of the rich multi-cultural heritage of the Ybor City
10 National Historic Landmark District and has been a driving
11 force in obtaining financial support from the State of Florida
12 for the preservation of the priceless buildings that house the
13 mutual-aid societies of the ethnic groups that founded and
14 breathed life into Ybor City, and
15 WHEREAS, Senator Hargrett has worked on legislative
16 initiatives and appropriations which ensure a balance between
17 regulatory needs, historic preservation, and economic
18 development enabling, among other things, the preservation of
19 unique balconies, vibrant storefronts, and an eclectic
20 mixed-use in the Ybor City Historic Landmark District, NOW,
21 THEREFORE,
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23 Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
24 Florida:
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26 That the House of Representatives does hereby commend
27 Senator James T. "Jim" Hargrett, Jr., for his accomplishments
28 in business, local leadership, and representation of his
29 community and the State of Florida.
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1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
2 be presented to Senator James T. Hargrett, Jr., as a tangible
3 token of the sentiments expressed herein.
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