Released by Gov. Scott’s Office
On Sunday, December 16, 2018, Speaker T.K. Wetherell passed away. Speaker T.K. Wetherell served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1980-1992, and was the Speaker of the House for his last term in office. After serving in the Florida House, he became president of Tallahassee Community College. Speaker T.K. Wetherell then served as president of Florida State University from 2003 until 2010.
As a symbol of respect for the memory of Speaker T.K. Wetherell, and his service to Florida, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at the campuses of Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University, Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida, the City Hall in Tallahassee, Florida, and at the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Please see the below statement Governor Rick Scott issued on Monday, December 17, 2018 on the passing of Speaker T.K. Wetherell:
“T.K. Wetherell’s service to Florida as both a distinguished member and Speaker of the Florida House and president of Florida State University will never be forgotten. Ann and I send our condolences and prayers to the Wetherell family. We will lower flags at the appropriate time to honor his memory.