Cliff Stearns
| Cliff Stearns | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 6th district |
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In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Buddy MacKay |
| Succeeded by | Ron DeSantis |
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Clifford Bundy Stearns April 16, 1941 Washington, DC |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joan Stearns |
| Residence | Ocala, Florida |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
| Occupation | business owner, consultant |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Awards | Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service |
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| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963–1967 |
| Rank | Captain |
Clifford Bundy "Cliff" Stearns, Sr. (born April 16, 1941) was the U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district from 1989 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
On August 14, 2012, Stearns lost to veterinarian Ted Yoho in a four-way Republican primary by about 1 percent of the vote. Due to redistricting every 10 years, Stearns ran in a new district that did not include his hometown and one of his staunch bases of support. After the primary election, Stearns called Yoho to congratulate him and Yoho described Stearns as "classy" and "humble" in his remarks.
During the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida in August, the Florida delegation honored Stearns and his service with a standing ovation and speakers talked about his record of accomplishments and the loss to the state of a leader with so much seniority in Congress.
In 2012, Stearns donated a collection of his papers to The George Washington University. The collection largely consists of his committee work, but also includes personal and political correspondence, briefing books, and travel agendas. The collection is currently under the care of GW's Special Collections Research Center, located in the Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library.
In 2006 the College of Central Florida named their Learning Resource Center Library to honor Stearns' service to his district. Upon leaving Congress in 2013, Stearns donated his books and awards to the special collections at the library, including highlighted pieces of legislation signed by Presidents' Bush, Clinton and Obama. The special collection also includes his desk, chair and associated memorabilia creating a replica of a congressional office for students and community to enjoy.
In October 2013, the Learning Resource Center Library celebrated Constitution Day honoring Stearns, where he autographed copies of the Constitution and spoke to students and community leaders.
Since leaving the United States Congress after 24 years, he is employed with APCO Worldwide which is a communications and public relations firm headquartered in Washington D.C. Stearns is also a member of APCO Worldwide International Advisory Council (IAC) which comprises more than 70 recognized global leaders including former elected politicians who advise clients on complex issues. In addition, he is on three boards namely, The Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University, Minority Media & Telecom Council and The United States Association of Former Members of Congress.
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