Carrie Meek

Carrie Pittman Meek (April 29, 1926 – November 28, 2021) was an American politician. She served as the Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003. She represented Florida's 17th congressional district.

Carrie Meek
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 17th district
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byWilliam Lehman
Succeeded byKendrick Meek
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 36th district
In office
November 2, 1982 – November 3, 1992
Preceded byRedistricted
Succeeded byWilliam H. Turner
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 106th district
In office
March 27, 1979 – November 2, 1982
Preceded byGwen Cherry
Succeeded byRedistricted
Personal details
Born
Carrie Pittman

(1926-04-29)April 29, 1926
Tallahassee, Florida
DiedNovember 28, 2021(2021-11-28) (aged 95)
Miami, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Harold H. Meek
ChildrenKendrick Meek
Alma materFlorida A&M College
University of Michigan
OccupationTeacher

She was elected to the Florida House as a Democrat in 1979, and served until 1982.[1]

Meek died at his home in Miami, Florida on November 28, 2021 at the age of 95.[2]

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References

  1. "1979 Journal". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  2. Langer, Emily (November 29, 2021). "Carrie P. Meek, pathbreaking Florida congresswoman, dies at 95". The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2021/11/29/carrie-meek-dead/. Retrieved December 1, 2021. 

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