Representative  Dana D. Young

District 60
Republican

• View Original House Deputy Majority Leader Dana Young, R-Tampa, debates a measure on the House floor March 12, 2013.
• View Original After being selected as Deputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip, Rep. Dana D. Young, R-Tampa, makes remarks during the Republican Conference, November 19, 2012.
• View Original Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, acknowledges applause as he was designated House Speaker for the 2014-2016 term during the Republican Conference, November 19, 2012.
• View Original From the left, Rep. Dana D. Young, R-Tampa, and Rep. Jeanette M. Nuñez, R-Miami, confer on the House floor, March 6, 2012.
• View Original Rep. Dana D. Young, R-Tampa, presents a bill during the Criminal Justice Subcommittee meeting, October 18, 2011.
• View Original From the left, Speaker-designate Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, signaled that session was coming to a close as members celebrate on the House floor, May 7, 2011.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Tampa

Occupation:  Attorney

Spouse:  Matt Young

Child(ren):  Alexandra, Carson

Education:  Florida State University, B.S., 1985; University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1993

Born:  November 9, 1964, Tallahassee, FL

History:  W. Randolph Hodges, grandfather, Florida Senate, 1953-1963, President Pro Tempore, 1959, President, 1961-1962; Gene Hodges, uncle, Florida House of Representatives, 1972-1988

Religious Affiliation:  Methodist

Recreational Interest:  family recreation, fishing, hunting, tennis, travel, water sports

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently

Deputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip, 2012-2014

Deputy Majority Whip, appointed March 10, 2011-2012

Clerkship, United States Department of Justice, 1991

Congressional Intern, Congressman Don Fuqua, 1984

Other Public Service

Girl Scouts of America, volunteer

Affiliations

Girl Scouts of America

Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee

National Rifle Association

South Tampa Chamber of Commerce

The Florida Bar, 1993-present