Biographical Information
City of Residence: Windermere
Occupation: Museum Founder, Retired College Administrator
Spouse: Emerson R. Thompson, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida
Child(ren): Laurise A. Thomas, Emerson R. Thompson III, Elizabeth R. Thompson
Grandchild(ren): Jasmyne N. James, Imani G. Thomas, Kiara R. Thompson, Symone P. Thompson
Education: Miami-Dade Community College, AA, 1968; University of Miami, Bachelor of Education, 1970; Florida State University, MS, 1973
Born: November 18, 1948, New Orleans, LA
Moved to Florida: 1955
Legislative Service
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, reelected subsequently
Served in the Senate from 2012 until 2016
Served in the House from 2006 until 2012
Democratic Leader pro tempore 2008-2010