Richard S. Hodes

Richard S. Hodes (April 24, 1924^[2][3] – January 18, 2002) was an American politician.^[4][5][6] He served as a Democratic member for the 68th district of the Florida House of Representatives.^[7][8]

Richard S. Hodes
Hodes in 1966
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 68th district
In office March 1967 – 1982
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Peggy Simone
President of the National Conference of State Legislatures
In office 1980–1981
Preceded by	George B. Roberts Jr.
Succeeded by	Ross Doyen
Personal details
Born	(1924-04-24)April 24, 1924 New York, U.S.
Died	January 28, 2002(2002-01-28) (aged 77)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Marjorie C. Hodes[1]
Children	1[1]
Alma mater	Tulane University

Hodes was born in New York,^[1] and moved to Florida in 1935.^[2][3] He attended Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1944.^[2][3] Hodes practised as a physician, and was also a television presenter.^[1][9] In 1967

Hodes was elected as a member for the newly established 68th district of the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1982.^[7] He was honored with the Florida Jaycees Good Government Award in 1970,^[1] and was also nominated as the St. Petersburg Times's Most Valuable Member of the House at least four times.^[1] He was the chairman of the Florida House of Representatives Health and Rehabilitation Services Committee.^[1][9]

Hodes died in January 2002, at the age of 77.^[1]