Lea Fite
Lea Fite (January 4, 1955 – October 26, 2009) was an Alabama state legislator. Fite was elected as a Democrat to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2002. He attended Jacksonville State University and was a supermarket owner.[1][2] Fite died of a seizure on October 26, 2009.
Lea Fite was instrumental in passing legislation in the Alabama House of Representatives to close a loophole denying coverage to victims of breast and cervical cancer.[3]
Fite was known for bridging the gap between Republicans and Democrats in the Alabama State Legislature.[4]
Fite was a politician reminiscent of better times. He was deeply connected with his constituents, and served the community both in a capacity as a politician and local community member.[5]
References
- ^ "State rep. found dead in his home - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |". www.wsfa.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18.
- ^ "Welcome to the Alabama State Legislature". Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
- ^ http://www.annistonstar.com/pages/full_story/push?article-In+memory+of+Rep-+Lea+Fite%20&id=4325891-In+memory+of+Rep-+Lea+Fite&instance=2nd_right
- ^ http://www.annistonstar.com/pages/full_story/push?article-In+memory+of+Rep-+Lea+Fite%20&id=4325891-In+memory+of+Rep-+Lea+Fite&instance=2nd_right
- ^ "Political Parlor - There's a lot more to it". 15 July 2021.
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