Reubin Askew

[spenser1058]

This Sun Sentinel editorial sums it up perfectly:

 

"It took until the 1970s, but it was Reubin Askew who brought Florida into the 20th century."

 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/fl-editorial-reubin-askew-gs-20140313,0,6667540.story

 

There was a time when giants walked among the hills of Tallahassee, making Florida one of the most forward-looking states in America. I wonder when we'll ever see that kind of leadership again.

 

Sincerest condolences to the governor's wife, Donna Lou, his family and legions of friends. 

 

 

[Southron]

Thank you for posting that link. He was a great man, and it's too bad he was never elected to public office again after his gubernatorial years.