American politician
Robert M. Brake (died March 1, 2000) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives .[ 1] [ 2]
Life and career
Brake attended the University of Chicago Law School and the University of Michigan Law School .[ 3] Turner, Hendrick, Fascell & Brake law firm before starting his own practice.[ 4]
Brake was a Dade County commissioner from 1962 to 1964[ 5] [ 4]
He served in the United States Army during World War II as well as the Korean conflict retiring from the Air Force at the rank of Colonel.[ 4]
In 1966, Brake was elected to the Florida House of Representatives , serving until 1967.[ 1]
Brake was opposed to abortion stating "Roe vs. Wade has poisoned American life" .[ 6] [ 6]
Brake died on March 1, 2000,[ 3] [ 4] [ 4]
References
^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF) . Florida House of Representatives Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Wayback Machine . ^ "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature ^ a b "BRAKE Robert M." The Miami Herald Miami, Florida . March 3, 2000. p. 214. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b c d e "Obituary for BRAKE ROBERT M" . Newspapers.com . Retrieved 8 May 2023 .^ "30 Fight for State House Seats" . The Miami Herald Miami, Florida . November 5, 1966. p. 42. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .^ a b "Robert Brake, Gables politician" . Newspapers.com . Retrieved 8 May 2023 .
