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Carey Baker was born on 16 March, 1963 in Eustis, Florida, US, is an American politician. Discover Carey Baker's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?

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Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 16 March, 1963
Birthday 16 March
Birthplace Eustis, Florida, US
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1925

The 25th House District included southwest Marion County, east Lake County, northwest Seminole County and west Volusia County.

Baker ran for the Republican nomination, defeating Betty Hensinger, a Lake County businesswoman, in the primary election.

In the November general election, he defeated DeBary Democrat Rick Dwyer, a computer consultant, to secure election to the Florida House of Representatives.

1952

Baker's family has owned the A.W. Peterson Gun Shop since 1952.

When Baker was 18 years old, he joined the family business and still operates it today.

Baker graduated from Tavares High School and attended Lake–Sumter Community College.

Baker resides with his wife, Lori, and their three children in Eustis.

Baker joined the Florida Army National Guard while still in high school.

1963

Carey Baker (born March 16, 1963) is an American politician currently serving as the Property Appraiser for Lake County, Florida.

He is a former Republican member of the Florida Legislature.

1986

Included in this group was Representative Stan Bainter of Eustis, causing the House District 25 seat to be open for the first time since 1986.

2000

Baker served as the State Representative for the 25th District of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004 and served as the State Senator for the 20th District of the Florida Senate from 2004 to 2010.

Baker is also the owner of the A.W. Peterson Gun Shop and a retired First Sergeant in the Florida Army National Guard.

He was the first state or federal elected official to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom while also holding elected office.

Baker was born and raised in Eustis.

He is the son of former State Representative Leighton Baker.

In 2000, a record 83 incumbent state legislators were forced to retire due to term-limits added to the Florida Constitution by 77 percent of the voters in 1992.

2001

While serving in the Florida House of Representatives, Baker served as the Vice Chair of the Juvenile Justice Committee (2001–2002), Co-chair of the Agriculture & Environment Appropriations Sub-Committee (2003–2004) and served on the Fiscal Policy and Resources Committee (2001–2002), Insurance Committee (2001–2002) and the Workforce and Technical Skills Committee (2001–2002).

2002

Baker was subsequently reelected to the House in 2002 without opposition.

2003

In 2003, while a member of the Florida House of Representatives, Baker was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

2004

In 2004, the Florida Legislature unanimously passed House Bill 1757, the Carey Baker Freedom Flag Act.

This act amended Florida law to require that every classroom in any public K-20 educational institution must display the American flag on a daily basis.

The flag must be made in the United States and must be properly displayed in accordance with United States Code.

In 2004, Anna Cowin, the Leesburg Republican who held the 20th District State Senate Seat, announced that she would not seek re-election to her seat and instead would run for Lake County Superintendent of Schools.

Baker announced his intention to run for the Senate seat and won the 2004 special election.

2005

The law mandated that the required flags be displayed in each classroom no later than August 1, 2005.

2006

He was re-elected to full terms in 2006 and 2008.

The 20th Senate district includes parts of Marion, Sumter, Lake, Volusia and Seminole counties.

While serving in the Florida Senate, he served as Chairman of the Senate Government Operations Committee and on the Senate Transportation Committee, Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senate General Government Appropriation Committee.

2007

In 2007, Baker was part of a thirteen-member team of Florida Army National Guardsmen sent to train soldiers from former Soviet Union satellite countries.

During his military career, Baker graduated from numerous military courses and schools, including the U.S. Army Jungle Operation School and the U.S. Army Pathfinder School.

2012

Baker served as First Sergeant of Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, which was assigned to protect a logistic base near Balad.

The area, north of Baghdad, is located in the Sunni Triangle, one of the most dangerous areas in Iraq.

During his deployment, Baker faced numerous close calls: in one instance, a mortar round hit a bus full of soldiers.

The base Baker was stationed at was under constant attack by mortar fire and rocket fire.

On his last day of deployment, a missile landed in the camp but did not explode.

He was the first state or federal elected official to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom while also holding elected office.

Baker's colleagues in the House tied a yellow ribbon around his chair on the House floor, which remained in place until he returned.

In 2012, Baker narrowly defeated long-time incumbent Ed Havill for the position of Property Appraiser of Lake County, Florida, and ran unopposed in 2016.

2013

He retired in 2013, after serving over thirty-one years and attaining the rank of First Sergeant.