Role Attorney Name Edmond Gong | Profession state politician Occupation attorney Political party Democratic Party | |
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Spouse(s) Sophie (deceased); Dana Children Peter (d. 1978), Frances, Madeleine, Joe and E.J. Gong Died May 19, 2015, United States of America Education University of Miami School of Law, Harvard University | ||
Edmond Joseph "Eddie" Gong (October 6, 1930 – May 19, 2015) was an American attorney and former politician in the state of Florida. He was the first Asian American elected to the Florida House.
Gong was born in Miami to Chinese immigrant parents, who worked as grocers. An attorney, he was an alumnus of Harvard University and the University of Miami School of Law. He was elected to the State Senate for the 11th district in 1966 and served until 1971. Previously, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Democratic party.
Gong died on May 19, 2015.
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