Senator Paula Dockery
District 15 Republican
Committee Membership
District Information
Legislative Service
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- Elected to the Senate, in 2002, reelected subsequently
- Majority Whip, 2006-2008, 2002-2004
- House of Representatives, 1994-2000
- Majority Whip, 2006-2008, 2002-2004
Other Public Service
- Florida Commission on Open Government
- City of Lakeland Civil Service, Board Chair
- City of Lakeland Pension, Board Member
- Florida Council of Education Management, Member
Honors and Awards
- American Cancer Society - Florida Division, Legislative Award, 2007, 2004
- Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2007, Legislator of the Year, 1999
- Coastal Conservation Association Florida, Legislative Conservation Award, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2001
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2007, 2006
- Green Horizon Land Trust, Inc., Blazing Star Award, 2007
- Sierra Club Florida Chapter, Environmental Legislator of the Year, 2006
- Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Outstanding Dedication in Securing Florida's Energy Future, 2006
- Florida Chapter of REP America, Green Elephant Award, 2006
- Florida Catholic Conference, Defender of Life, 2006
- Governing Magazine, Public Official of the Year, 2005
- Audubon of Florida, Teddy Roosevelt Award, 2005, Legislator of the Year, 2001
- School District of Osceola County, Legislator of the Year Award, 2005
- Enterprise Florida, Inc., Legislative Champion Award, 2005
- Florida Local Environmental Resources Agencies, Inc., Environmental Leadership Award, 2005
- Florida Chiropractic Association, Legislator of the Year, 2005
- American Water Works Association- Florida Section, Legislator of the Year, 2005
- Florida Association of Counties, FAC County Champion, 2005, County Champion Award, 2002, 2001
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2005, 2004, 2002
- Florida Ocean Alliance, Award of Appreciation, 2005
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Friend of Free Enterprise, 2005
- Florida Wildlife Federation, Conservation Legislator of the Year, 2004
- Florida Dental Hygiene Association, Senator of the Year Award, 2004
- Florida Ports Council, Tugboat Award, 2004
- South Florida Water Management District, Oustanding Leadership to Protect the Water Resources of South Florida, 2004
- Florida Trucking Association, Senate Legislator of the Year, 2004
- Florida Chapter Sierra Club, Certificate of Recognition, 2004
- The Ounce of Preservation Fund, Committment to Florida's Children, 2003
- The Nature Conservancy, Leadership Award, 2002, Forever Florida Leadership Award, 2000
- Trust for Public Lands, Legislative Leadership Award, 2001
- Central Florida Health Care, Community Shero, 2001
- Florida Chamber of Commerce, Top 40 Legislators, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- Miami Herald Most Powerful Legislators, #5 House Ranking, 2001
- Florida Parks and Recreation Association, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2000, Legislator of the Year, 1999
- Florida Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year, 2000
- Florida Cattlemen's Association, Legislator of the Year, 2000
- Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Yea, 2000
- Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, "Paula Dockery Trail" Dedication, 2000
- Save Our Lakes, Inc. of Central Florida, Outstanding Legislator Award, 2000
- Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Politician of the Year, 2000
- The Midwives Association of Florida, Outstanding Legislator of the Year, 2000, Legislator of the Year, 1997
- Nature Conservancy Florida Chapter, Public Service Award, 1999
- The Theodore Roosevelt Society, Teddy Award, 1999
- Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society, Plant Management Award, 1999
- American Advertising Federation, John Cummins Legislative Award, 1999
- Printing Association of Florida, Paul Revere Award, 1999
- Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association, Outstanding Legislator, 1999
- University of Virginia, Darden Graduate School of Business Administration Program for Emerging Political Leaders Selectee, 1998
- 4th District American Advertising Federation Inc., Fall on the Sword Award, 1998
- National Federation of Independent Business, Guardian of Small Business, 1998
- Associated Industries of Florida, 100% Voting Record for Business, 1998
- Christian Coalition of Florida, Friend of the Family, 1997
Affiliations
- Polk County American Heart Association, Heart Gala Chair, 2006
- Republican Party of Florida, Executive Board
- National Conference of State Legislatures, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- National Conference of State Legislatures, High-Level Radioactive Waste Working Group
- Southern Legislative Conference, Energy and Environment Committee
- Polk County Republican Executive Committee
- Republican Woman's Club of Lakeland, Federated
- Polk County Education Foundation
- Junior League of Greater Lakeland
- Kiwanis Club of Downtown Lakeland
- Boys and Girls Club of Lakeland and Mulberry, Board Member
- Friends of Florida State Parks, Board Member
- Lakeland Family YMCA, past Board Member
- Foundation for Florida's Future, past Board Member
- Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, past Board Member
- Polk County Family Caregivers Inc., past Director
- Imperial Symphony Orchestra, past Board Member
Highlights
- Graduate, Leadership Florida, 2002
- American Council of Young Political Leaders, delegate to Russia, 2001
- University of Virginia, Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, Program for Emerging Political Leaders Selectee, 1998
- Graduate, Leadership Central Florida, 1996
- Graduate, Leadership Lakeland, 1993
- Pi Rho Sigma Honor Society, 1986
- Outstanding Young Women of America, 1985
Biographical Information
Occupation: |
Citrus and cattle |
Spouse: |
C.C. "Doc" Dockery of NC |
Education: |
- University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1983, M.A., Mass Communications, 1987
- Student Senate, O'Connell Center Board of Managers, Affairs & Ethics Committee Chair, Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Born: |
June 6, 1961 in Queens, New York. Moved to Florida in 1968. |
Religious Affiliation: |
Catholic |
Recreation: |
Biking, hiking, traveling, volleyball, fishing |
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