J. Mark Wilcox
James Mark Wilcox (May 21, 1890 – February 3, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Florida. He is remembered as the author of the Wilcox Municipal Bankruptcy Act, which became law in 1934, a bill which initially allowed a city in his district, West Palm Beach, to adjust its bonded indebtedness and avoid bankruptcy. It was later invoked to help New York City avoid bankruptcy in 1972.
James Mark Wilcox | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Bryan Owen |
| Succeeded by | Pat Cannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1890 Willacoochee, Georgia, United States |
| Died | February 3, 1956 (aged 65) White Springs, Florida, United States |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Miami, Florida, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Mercer University |
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