Representative  Joseph Abruzzo

District 85
Democrat

• View Original Rep. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, looks over a map during the Redistricting Committee meeting June 20. 2011.
• View Original Finance & Tax Committee member Rep. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, gestures while making a point on a measure considered by the panel April 5, 2011, in Tallahassee, Florida.
• View Original Rep. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, offers opposition debate on the House floor to the Unemployment Compensation bill HB 7005, Thursday, March 10, in Tallahassee, Florida. The measure, later approved by the House, reduces unemployment compensation taxes that businesses pay, and reduces the limit on state benefits from 26 to 20 weeks.
• View Original Rep. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, offers comments on legislation considered on the House floor Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Shown from the left is Rep. Leonard Bembry, D-Madison.
• View Original Rep. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, offers opposition debate as the House brought it's version of the state budget to the floor Thursday, April 23, 2010.
• View Original Rep. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Wellington, offers a series of questions as the House brought it's version of the state budget to the floor Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Wellington

Occupation:  Businessman

Education:  Lynn University, B.A., 2003

Born:  August 14, 1980

Military:  United States Coast Guard, Port Security Specialist 2005-present; National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation; U.S. Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association Physical Fitness Award; U.S. Coast Guard Port Security "A" School Honor Team

Moved to Florida:  1999

Religious Affiliation:  Catholic

Committee Membership

Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee     Democratic Ranking Member

Civil Justice Subcommittee

Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee

Finance & Tax Committee

State Affairs Committee

Legislative Service

Elected to the House in 2008, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service

Health Care District of Palm Beach County, Board Commissioner, present

Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council, present

Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, present

Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Hearing Board 2008

City of Boca Raton Education Advisory Board 2002-2003

Affiliations

Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee, member

Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, member

Palms West Chamber of Commerce, Trustee 2008

Wellington Chamber of Commerce, member

Voters Coalition, member

West Palm Beach Democratic Club, member

Mid-County Democratic Club, member

Lake Worth West Democratic Club, member

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Heroes' Circle

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, member

Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, Founding member

Autism Speaks, Sponsor

Highlights

AIF Florida Maritime Council, Legislator of the Year 2011

Delray Citizens for Delray Beach Police, Award of Appreciation 2011

Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, Legislator of the Year 2010

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Legislative Award 2010

Palm Beach County Medical Society, President's Award 2010

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Legislative Award 2009