Spessard holland biography of donald
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Edited by Kent B. Germany, with David G. Coleman and Kieran K. Matthews
Senator Spessard Holland (D-Florida) affirmed his approval of LeRoy Collins as Community Relations Service (CRS) director before lobbying Johnson to appoint a friend of Holland’s to the U.S. Court of Claims. Although Johnson demurred in this conversation, he found a place for Holland’s ally on the U.S. Court of Claims. Preceding that call, Johnson had a brief recorded exchange in the office with David Lawrence, the former governor of Pennsylvania and current chair of the Credentials Committee of the Democratic National Convention, about the vice presidential nomination. The President passed along some pithy advice from United Auto Workers President Walter Reuther.
President Johnson
… [unclear] but I can’t do it here, that …
David Lawrence
[Unclear.]
President Johnson
And I also had the same thing with [UAW President Walter] Reuther. Reuther was pretty strong for [unclear].
President Johnson
I don’t want him quoted, and I don’t want another human to know that but you.
President Johnson
He told me this morning; I talked to him about the auto settlement negotiations. And he said that “we think that the president oughtn’t be required to get in bed and sleep with a woman that he doesn’t like. And it’s for a four-year term, and not knowing if he would get a knife in his back or what’d happen because he’s … wouldn’t make a good president doing that. And he’d ruin the party, and he’d ruin us. So I want you to get whoever you want; I’m going to be for him [unclear].” But—
President Johnson
Because I don’t think that we can afford to say here’s a man and a wife, a team like a president and a vice president, and we’re going to put a wife over there that may stick him in the back as soon as he dozes off a little bit.
Office Secretary
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Spessard Donald Holland
Spessard Donald Holland, age 81 of Macclenny entered his heavenly home on Monday evening, October 3rd surrounded by his family.
Spessard was born May 7, 1941 to the late Reverend R.R. and Mildred Holland in Perry, Florida and grew up all over FLORIDA following his daddy who was a pastor. He was predeceased by his brothers Cary Reams Holland, Waldo Holland, and Raymond Holland.
Spessard is survived by his daughters, Tonya (Wallace) Tarte, Tisha Holland, grandchildren Caban Tarte, Meara-Lynn (Drew) Carter, great grandchildren Wade and Drake Carter, all of Macclenny. He is also survived by his sister Benetta (Louis) Love of Hanahan, South Carolina, sister-in-law Bobbie Holland of Duluth, Georgia, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Baldwin Church of God on Wednesday, October 5th, 6-8pm. Funeral service will be at Baldwin Church of God on Thursday, October 6th, 11 am, with Pastor Danny Musick officiating.
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New exhibit celebrates former governor, senator Spessard Holland from Polk
BARTOW — Spessard Holland's legacy now has a permanent home in the city of his birthplace in the building where he once presided as judge before becoming Florida's governor and later one of its U.S. senators.
“Spessard Holland had a truly remarkable career in public service,” said Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady, who like Holland served Polk County in the Florida Legislature and Congress.
Canady was joined Thursday evening by Circuit Judge Donald Jacobsen, chief judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit, former Florida Chief Justice Stephen H. Grimes and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson during the ceremony that recalled Holland's contributions to Polk County and the nation, but also dedicated the restored 1908 courtroom on the second floor of the Polk History Center, the site of Polk's former courthouse.
The event attracted a large crowd of local history buffs, and current and former county officials.
Jacobsen said the courtroom's dedication symbolizes the importance of America's justice system.
Grimes, who first met Holland in 1954 when he was a young lawyer looking for a position in the law firm that later become Holland & Knight, described Holland's dedication to upholding the rule of law.
When Holland was a prosecuting attorney early in his career, Grimes said, he confronted and turned away a lynch mob that was intent on hanging someone who had been jailed for what Grimes described as a “heinous crime.”
“He told them they had to follow the law,” Grimes said.
Of all Holland's accomplishments during his career that stretched from being a war hero in World War I to becoming Florida's senior senator, Canady singled out Holland's success in pushing for the passage of the 24th amendment to the U.S. Constitution that outlawed the poll tax in federal elections.
The poll tax had been a major weapon that was used to keep blacks from voting in many southern states.
“Without his support, i
Donald A. Buckley
Donald A. Buckley
Melbourne Beach - Donald A. Buckley of Melbourne Beach FL, formerly of Bridgewater NJ, peacefully passed away after a long illness at his home on August 21, 2019. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa on March 9,1926 to William and Helen Buckley. After the death of his mother he was subsequently raised by his loving step mother, Regina. He graduated from St. Josephs College after serving in the Army. He later graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University. His thesis on safety deposit boxes was published and referenced in the banking industry for many years. He was a banker his entire career and rose to be President and CEO of United National Bank in Bridgewater NJ until his retirement in 1992. He was an active member of the Board of Directors until relocating to Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Don was an avid golfer and always in search of the perfect putter. He leaves a legacy of love to his family and friends. He lived his life with integrity, dignity and generosity towards others.
Don was predeceased by his first wife, Irene and second wife Concetta, his brother Thomas Buckley and his sister Sister Elaine Buckley RSM.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia, his 3 children, Don Jr. (Sigrun) Buckley of Ponte Vedra, FL, Noreen Buckley of Somerset NJ and Diane (David) Salzman of Wellington FL. grandchildren, Kaitlin Salzman of No. Boca Raton, Fl and Keith Salzman of Somerset NJ, his brother William (Peg) of Flourtown Pa. and sister-in-law Margaret Buckley, stepchildren Michael & Lori Ruger, of Leesport, Pa, Tami Ruger of Gainesville, FL, Kimberly Wise of upstate New York, Lawrence Frascella of Milford NJ and his step grandchildren, Brandon Thompson, Christopher Wise, Jason Wise, Stefanie East, Veronica Hansen and Joshua Ruger and many nieces and nephews.
He was a life long communicant at Immaculate Conception church in Somerville, NJ and Immaculate Conception in Melbourne Beach, FL
A memorial service