Dale Cassens

Kenneth Dale Cassens (April 8, 1935 – December 17, 1987) was an American politician and school Board Member in the state of Florida.

K. Dale Cassens
Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 76th district
In office
1977–1978
Personal details
Born
Kenneth Dale Cassens

(1935-04-08)April 8, 1935
Fort Pierce, Florida
DiedDecember 17, 1987(1987-12-17) (aged 52)
Fort Pierce, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsRudolph Donal Cassens (brother), Gerald "Jerry" Cassens (brother), Jeanne Cassens Chesnut (sister)
ResidenceFt. Pierce Florida
Alma materUniversity of Florida
Occupationcitrus grower, retailer, wholesaler

Cassens was born in Fort Pierce, Florida in 1935. A citrus farmer and businessman, he is an alumnus of the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1957.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1977 to 1978, as a Democrat, representing the 88th district.[2][3]

The Dale Cassens Exceptional Students Education Center in Fort Pierce, Florida was named in his honor. DCEC is a unique school that is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Students volunteer to attend DCEC to achieve their educational goals, to earn credits toward graduation, to learn how to manage behavior as society expects, and to pursue their life-long goals.[4]

Dale and his brother Rudolph worked together to build a family cabin in the North Georgia mountains. Rudolph was quoted as saying that it was one of his greatest joys.[5] Dale Cassens died of a heart attack in 1987. He was 52 years old.

References
  1. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=2899&SessionId=76
  2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  3. "House of Representatives". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  4. https://schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/dcs/about-dcec/administration/
  5. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tcpalm/obituary.aspx?pid=163765147


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