Joe H. Pickens, J.D. Biography
Personal History
- Native of Crescent City, Florida
- Resident of Palatka. He and his wife, Linda, have three children.
- Graduate of Wofford College, B.A., Magna Cum Laude
- Graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, J.D.
- Member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Palatka
Career Achievements
- Became the fourth President of SJRCC in 2008
- District 21 Florida House of Representatives 2000 - 2008
- Southern Regional Education Board member
- Chairman of the House Education Appropriations Committee
- Chairman of the House Schools and Learning Council
Recent Achievements and Community Involvement
- Learning of Life, National Board Member
- Palatka Rotary Club, Dual Paul Harris Fellow
- American Cancer Society Legislative Award 2007 and
Putnam County Unit, Board Member
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida All-Star Award - 2008
- Coalition for Education of Exceptional Students Legislative Award
2007-2008, 2006-2007, 2001-2002
- Florida Association of School Administrators Legislative Award,
2008, 2005, 2003
- Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001
- Florida Association of District School Superintendents,
Legislator of the Year 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- Central Florida YMCA - Club FYT Legislative Award - 2006
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, A Honor Roll
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- YMCAs of Florida, Outstanding Leadership Award 2006
- Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award 2005
- Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, Liberty Bell Award 2005
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