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

  1. ↑ http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=11385190#
  2. ↑ http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd040.html
  3. ↑ 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
  4. ↑ 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
  5. ↑ http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/10/29/remembering-lea-fite/?+Home+of+Lawn+Mower+Repair)%26+Home+of+Lawn+Mower+Repair%29