Phil Mishkin

Phil Mishkin
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 46th district
In office
November 6, 1990 – November 8, 1994
Preceded byJohn Renke
Succeeded byDebra Prewitt
Personal details
Born(1915-05-05)May 5, 1915
DiedSeptember 1, 1995(1995-09-01) (aged 80)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLucille Rosenzweig
EducationRutgers University
OccupationMachinist

Philip Mishkin (May 5, 1915 – September 1, 1995) was a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 46th district from 1990 to 1994.[1][2][3] He advocated for universal healthcare.[2] He and his wife moved to Florida from New Jersey.[4]

Mishkin won an upset victory in the 1990 election defeating Republican House leader John Renke. He served two terms in the Florida House and retired in 1994.[2] He died on September 1, 1995.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Phelps, John B, ed. (1992). The Clerk's Manual: 1992-1994. Clerk of the Florida House of Representatives. pp. 185–86.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Levesque, William R. (September 2, 1995). "Seniors' Advocate Phil Mishkin Dies". The Tampa Bay Times. pp. 1B, 4B – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Horridge, Mathew (September 2, 1995). "Phil Mishkin, Former State Legislator, Dies". The Tampa Tribune. pp. 1, 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Phil Mishkin, Former State Legislator". The Miami Herald. Associated Press. September 3, 1995. pp. 4B – via Newspapers.com.