Harry Johnston

A Representative from Florida. Born in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla. , December 2, 1931. B. A. , Virginia Military Institute, 1953. Served in the United States Army as a first lieutenant, Fourth Armor Division, 1953-1955. J. D. , University of Florida Law School, 1958. Admitted to the bar in 1958 and commenced practice in West Palm Beach. Florida state senator, 1974-1986. President, 1984-1986. Unsuccessful candidate for nomination for Governor of Florida, 1986. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred First and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1989-January 3, 1997). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fifth Congress. Died on June 28, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla.