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
New York City, New York
DiedSeptember 1, 1995(1995-09-01) (aged 80)
Port Richey, Florida
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. He advocated for universal healthcare. He and his wife moved to Florida from New Jersey.

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. He died on September 1, 1995.

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.