Clovis Watson, Jr.
Representative Clovis Watson, Jr.'s Biography
MBA, Northcentral University
MA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Administration, Mountain State University
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Services, University of Alabama
AS, Criminal Justice Technology, Santa Fe College
Law Enforcement Certification, Santa Fe College
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2012-present
Former Adjunct Professor, Santa Fe College
Member, Alachua Lions Club
Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society
Member, Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society
Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Member, Pinnacle Honor Society
Volunteer Coach, Special Olympics
Former Member, Steering Committee, Alachua County Child Advocacy Center
Former Member, Alachua County Task Force of Administrators
Former Member, Board of Directors, Alachua County United Way
Former Member, Board of Directors, American Red Cross North Central Florida Chapter
Former Member, Florida City and County Managers' Association
Former Member, International City Managers' Association
Former Member, Board of Directors, Juvenile Justice Council
Former Member, Board of Directors, Police Executive Council
Former Member, Board of Directors, Police Executive Training Committee
Awards:
City of Alachua, Florida, street dedication: "Clovis Watson, Jr. Way" located in front of the housing project where he grew up, 2008
Mountain State University Graduate Program, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2004
Alachua Chamber of Commerce, Officer of the Year Award, 1987, 2001
Alachua Chamber of Commerce, Lifetime Achievement Award
Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus, Democrat of the Year Award
Department of Veteran Affairs of North Florida/South Georgia, Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteerism
Florida Democratic Black Caucus, Public Servant Award of the Year
Gainesville Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police, Administrator of the Year Award
Governor's Peace at Home Award, Presented by the late Governor Lawton Chiles
Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Leadership Courage Award
International Association of Chiefs of Police, Professional and Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Award
NAACP - Alachua County Branch, Rev. Dr. T. A. Wright Leadership Award
University of Alabama, Alice Parker Award for Outstanding Work in Humanities
Contact Information
Capitol Webmail
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/emailrepresentative.aspx?MemberId=4541&SessionId=73
Capitol Website
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4541&SessionId=73
Capitol
2815 Northwest 13th Street
Suite 202
Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone: 352-264-4001
Capitol
1301 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Phone: 850-717-5020