Earl Dewitt Hutto

A Representative from Florida; born in Midland City, Dale County, Ala., May 12, 1926; attended the Dale County public schools; B.S., Troy State University, 1949; graduate work in broadcasting, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., 1951; served in United States Navy, 1944-1946; worked as sports director and president of radio stations, 1954-1974; owner of an advertising agency, 1973-1979; elected to Florida house of representatives, 1972, reelected in 1974 and 1976; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 1995); not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourth Congress.