Representative  Patrick Rooney, Jr.

District 85
Republican

• View Original Rep. Patrick Rooney, Jr., R-West Palm Beach, answers a question posed on a billl relating to protest activities, HB15, March 12, 2013.
• View Original Rep. Patrick Rooney, Jr., R-West Palm Beach, questions a presenter before the Ethics & Elections Subcommittee Jan. 15, 2013.
• View Original Rep. Patrick Rooney, Jr., R-West Palm Beach, responds to questions from committee members while presenting his bill before the House Judiciary Committee, February 5, 2013.
• View Original Rep. Patrick Rooney, Jr., R-West Palm Beach, offers a series of questions while discussing the budget on the House floor, March 9, 2012.
• View Original Rep. Patrick Rooney, Jr., R-West Palm Beach, debates the budget on the House floor, March 6, 2012.
• View Original Appropriations Chairman Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, center, is hugged after being thanked by Speaker Cannon for her superb leadership on the budget as the House session drew to a close in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  West Palm Beach

Occupation:  President, Palm Beach Kennel Club

Spouse:  Patricia "Patti" "Patti" Kulp of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Child(ren):  Mary, Frannie, Patrick III, Anthony

Education:  Clemson University, B.A., Political Science, 1982-1986; Villanova University of Law, J.D., 1989; Lehigh University, M.B.A., 1992

Born:  February 9, 1964, Pittsburgh, PA

History:  Thomas Rooney, brother, U.S. House of Representatives, 2008-present

Moved to Florida:  1992

Religious Affiliation:  Catholic

Recreational Interest:  golf, movies

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently

Other Public Service

Palm Beach County Sports Commission

South Florida Water Management District, Governing Board, 2007-2010

Affiliations

Autism Project of Palm Beach County, Director, 2002-present

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Trustee, 2002-present

Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, 2007-present

North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, Trustee, 2008-present

Palms West Chamber of Commerce, Trustee, 2007-present

Roger Dean Stadium Advisory Board, Director, 2003-present

Rosarian Academy Development Committee, 2000-2008