Ed Hooper Republican - Tallahassee

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

• Elected to the Senate in 2018
• House of Representatives, 2006-2014

Other Public Service

• Clearwater City Commissioner, 1996-2000

Honors and Awards

• The Able Trust, Representative of the Year, 2014
• Manufacturers Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2013
• Associated Industries of Florida Hospital Council, Legislator of the Year, 2012
• Clearwater Downtown Parnership Appreciation Award, 2012
• Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll "A" Legislative Report Card, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• Florida Education Association "A" Legislative Report Card, 2008, 2011, 2012
• Florida League of Cities Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2012, 2014
• Leading Age Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2012
• National Association of Social Workers, Tampa Bay, Elected Official of the Year, 2012
• Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012
• Florida Dental Association, Legislative Award, 2011
• Florida Association of Counties, Legislative Leader Award, 2010
• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2010
• Florida Tax Collectors, "Taxpayer Advocate of the Year," 2014
• Big Brothers Big Sisters, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Distinguished Advocate" Award for Private Flood Insurance Legislation, 2014
• St. Petersburg College, "Outstanding Alumnus Award," 2013

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